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Gubran

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Gubran
Other namesGubran Uthra
AbodeWorld of Light
Battlesbattle againstYushamin
ConsortGuban

InMandaeism,Gubran(Classical Mandaic:ࡂࡅࡁࡓࡀࡍ) is anuthra(angel or guardian). He is also referred to asGubran Uthra.Guban is the female consort of Gubran.

In Mandaean scriptures[edit]

In theMandaean Book of John,Gubran Uthra helpsNbaṭlead a rebellion againstYushaminand his 21 sons. Chapter 3 mentions Gubran's vehicle as Paraheil, a heavenly steed or warhorse.[1]

Gubran is also mentioned inRight Ginza5.1 as one of the uthras appointed over the north byYawar Ziwato watch overUr.[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^Gelbert, Carlos (2017).The Teachings of the Mandaean John the Baptist.Fairfield, NSW, Australia: Living Water Books.ISBN9780958034678.OCLC1000148487.
  2. ^Gelbert, Carlos (2011).Ginza Rba.Sydney: Living Water Books.ISBN9780958034630.