Ta'lab
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| Religions of the ancient Near East |
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| Pre-Islamic Arabian deities |
| Arabian deities of other Semitic origins |
Ta'lab(Arabic:تألب ريام) was a god worshipped inancient Yemen,particularly bySumʿay tribes.Ta'lab was themoon godand also a protector of pastures.[1]The name Ta'lab means “goat”,an animal that was considered sacred by southern Arabs.[2]Ta'lab’soraclewas consulted for advice. A shrine dedicated to him existed inJabal Riyamin northSana'a.[3]
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Bronze hand given by Wahb Ta'lab ibn Husman Yarsumi Bani Sukhim to Ta'lab Ryam, 2nd-3rd century CE. -
South Arabian inscription describing the construction of a temple dedicated to Ta'lab, 3rd century CE.
References[edit]
- ^Beeston, A. F. L; Mundy, C. S; Berry, J (1955). "Notes and Communications".Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.17(1): 154–165.doi:10.1017/s0041977x00106408.JSTOR609235.
- ^Oğuzhan, İbrahim."İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesinde Teşhir Edilen İslamiyet Öncesi Arabistan Koleksiyonu Eserlerinin Tahlili, 2.3.1. Yazıt 1 (Envanter no. 7502)".Archivum Anatolicum(in Turkish). 15/2, 2021: 489 – via DergiPark.
- ^St. John Simpson (2002).Queen of Sheba: treasures from ancient Yemen.British Museum Press.pp. 162, 163.ISBN9780714111513.
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