Meder
deity earth Aksumites single tradition · 1
Meder is the earth mother. All of these names appear together in the writings of Ezana of Axum, in which the throne is dedicated to Astar, Beher, and Meder.
When
- First attested
- 300 CE
- Attested period
- 300 – 399
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in writings of Ezana of Axum.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Beher
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“He is also identified with Meder, the earth mother. All of these names appear together in the writings of Ezana of Axum, in which the throne is dedicated to Astar, Beher, and Meder. For the Aksumites, these gods are comparable to the Greeks'.”
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