Anqa

deity sky Arab single tradition · 2

Giant mythical female bird similar to a phoenix.

↻ synthesized from 2 sources

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 622
Historical notes: Pre-Islamic Arab mythology, documented before the rise of Islam in the 7th century CE.

Relationships

co occurs with: Ani Hyuntikwalaski, Ankou, Anmo, Antero Vipunen, Anzû, Ao, Ao Ao, Aobōzu, Apkallu, Apsaras, Aqrabuamelu, Ardat-lilî, Aralez, Archura, Argus Panoptes, Arikura-no-baba, Arimaspi, Arkan Sonney, Asag, Asakku, Asanbosam, Asena, A-senee-ki-wakw, Ashi-magari, Asiman, Askefrue, Ask-wee-da-eed, Asobibi, Asrai, Astomi, Aswang, Atomy, Ato-oi-kozō, Atshen, Auvekoejak, Awa-hon-do, Ashura, angels, Ammit, Anubis, Amikuk, Amaburakosagi, Amala, Amamehagi, Amanojaku, Amarok, Amarum, Amazake-babaa, Amemasu, Amhuluk, Amorōnagu, Anak, Androsphinx

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Anqa (Arabian) – Giant mythical female bird similar to a phoenix.”
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“The Anqa is frequently identified (to the point of becoming synonymous) with the simurgh of Persian mythology along with the Armenian and Byzantine eagles and the Turkic Konrul, also called Semrük”
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