Anshar

proper noun

Meaning

A primordial deity in Babylonian mythology who personifies the sky and is the husband of Kishar.

Examples

According to the Enuma Elish, Anshar was born from the union of Lahmu and Lahamu.
The myth describes how Anshar sent his son Anu to confront the chaotic forces of Tiamat.

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Anshar

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænʃɑːr/

Definition

A primordial deity in Babylonian mythology who personifies the sky and is the husband of Kishar.

Examples

According to the Enuma Elish, Anshar was born from the union of Lahmu and Lahamu.
The myth describes how Anshar sent his son Anu to confront the chaotic forces of Tiamat.
Scholars often analyze the role of Anshar as a symbol of the celestial order in early creation accounts.

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