Ashir
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The chief god of the Assyrians linked to war and the empire, like the Babylonian god Anshar
- proper noun
- Literature
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Asir
- Many warriors looked to Ashir for strength and victory before heading into battle.
Examples
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Rituals dedicated to Ashir were an important part of Assyrian culture and religion.
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They call themselves Ashir En Sabah Nur... named after an ancient being they believe to be the world's first.
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That's Ashir Hammad.
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In ancient Assyria, the people worshipped Ashir, the god of military power and empire.
Synonyms
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The chief god of the Assyrians linked with war and empire
has identical meaning but appears in an alternative form or spelling
Surface Forms
Ashir main
Etymology
Ashir is the ancient Assyrian name for the empire's chief god, and it is linked to the Babylonian Anshar, a sky-father figure. A helpful way to remember Ashir is to think of him as the 'chief' protector who gives power in war, which is why kings and temples looked to him.