Jarih
deity sky Semitic single tradition · 1
Jarih (Yariḫ) is a North-Western Semitic (Canaanite) moon god. The name Yarhibol shows a connection with this deity, indicating shared lunar cult associations in the ancient Near Eastern religious context.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 200
- Historical notes
- Canaanite moon deity connected to Yarhibol through onomastic evidence.
Relationships
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“His name translates as "the moon of Bel", and at the same time shows a connection with the North-Western Semitic (Canaanite) moon god Jarih (Yariḫ).”
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