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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