adad

noun

Meaning

The Mesopotamian deity of storms, thunder, and rain, often depicted holding a lightning bolt.

Examples

Ancient tablets describe Adad as the god who could command the clouds to release their waters.
Priests would offer sacrifices to Adad in hopes of securing a bountiful harvest through timely rain.

Synonyms: deity, divinity, storm god, pantheon member

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adad

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈdɑːd/

Definition

The Mesopotamian deity of storms, thunder, and rain, often depicted holding a lightning bolt.

Examples

Ancient tablets describe Adad as the god who could command the clouds to release their waters.
Priests would offer sacrifices to Adad in hopes of securing a bountiful harvest through timely rain.

Synonyms of adad

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