Talish
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Talish (tlš) is a minor goddess described as the handmaiden (‘amt) of Yarikh. Her name's origin is not known, though it has been proposed it was derived from a root meaning "tardy" or "delay," or from the verb "to knead." Talish occurs in parallel with Dimgay, another minor goddess, the handmaiden of Athirat.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Ugaritic texts.
Relationships
- serves
- Yarikh
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“While Yarikh himself makes no appearance in KTU2 1.12, a minor goddess appearing in this text, Talish (tlš) is described as his handmaiden (‘amt). The origin of her name is not known, though it has been proposed it was derived from a root meaning "tardy" or "delay,”
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