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Shem

deity Mandean single tradition · 1

In Mandean literature, Shem is identified as a consort of Norea.

When

First attested
200 CE
Attested period
200 – 2020
Historical notes
Nag Hammadi texts date to 3rd century CE.

Relationships

consort of
Norea
co occurs with
Eve, Adam, Seth, Sophia, Eleleth, Noah
syncretized with
Hemā

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Norea

Source passages

“In Mandean literature, she is instead identified as the wife of either Noah or Shem.”

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