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Epigeius/Autochthon/Sky

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Epigeius/Autochthon/Sky is the son of Elioun and Berouth. Because of his beauty, the sky was named after him. According to Sanchuniathon it is from Sky and Earth that El and various other deities are born.

When

First attested
1200 BCE
Attested period
-1200 – -1200
Historical notes
Sanchuniathon's account is dated to the Iron Age.

Relationships

sibling of
earth
parent of
El
child of
Elioun, Berouth

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Baal Berith

Source passages

“They had two children—a male called Epigeius/Autochthon/Sky and a daughter called Earth. Because of the latter pair's beauty, the sky and the earth, respectively, were named after them. According to Sanchuniathon it is from Sky and Earth that El and various other deities are born”

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