ANSHAR
Babylonian Sky God
Also known as Ansar, Anshur, Ashur, Asshur
Paternal God of the Sky and the Horizon
That might sound dull, but in those ancient times there was nothing much else to be the God of.
His consort is the Earth Mama and Horizon Goddess Kishar. Who also happens to be his sister. Together they opened new horizons by producing Anu and Ea.
Anshar Facts and Figures
Name: Anshar
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Ansar, Anshur, Ashur, Asshur
Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Babylon, Akkadian
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: the Sky
Area of expertise: Sky, Skies
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 5400
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Article last revised on September 26, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.