Asur

proper noun

Meaning

The supreme deity of the ancient Assyrian religion, originally the local god of the city of Assur.

Examples

Archaeologists discovered a temple dedicated to Asur in the ruins of the ancient capital.
The king claimed his authority to rule was granted directly by the god Asur.

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Asur

proper noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsʊər/

Definition

The supreme deity of the ancient Assyrian religion, originally the local god of the city of Assur.

Examples

Archaeologists discovered a temple dedicated to Asur in the ruins of the ancient capital.
The king claimed his authority to rule was granted directly by the god Asur.
Historians often study the rise of Asur as a reflection of the growing political power of the Assyrian state.

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