Ashur
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The chief god of the Assyrians linked with war and empire
- proper noun
- Literature
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Asur
- Many Assyrians believed that their victories in battle were due to the favor of Ashur.
Examples
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So the country was called Ashur, as was their God and their city.
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The Assyrians worshipped their chief god, Ashur, in grand temples throughout their empire.
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In ancient texts, Ashur is described as the embodiment of military power and strength.
Synonyms
9.9
The chief god of the Assyrians linked to war and the empire, like the Babylonian god Anshar
has identical meaning but is a different spelling form
9.9
A god in ancient Babylonian stories who is the father of the gods and ruler of the upper sky
is focused on national military power rather than cosmic fatherhood
Surface Forms
Ashur main
Etymology
Ashur is the old name from ancient Assyria that was used for the people's chief god. A helpful way to remember Ashur is to think of him as the city's protector and war leader, which is why he was the main god linked to power and empire.