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The Wrath of Deities of Netherworld in Beliefs of the Ancient Near East
Author(s): Maciej MünnichSubject(s): Cultural history, Ancient World, Comparative Studies of Religion, Biblical studies, Hermeneutics, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: divine wrath; Bible; Ugarit; Mesopotamia; aal; Mot; Ereshkigal; Nergal;
Summary/Abstract: The various Semitic peoples of the Ancient Near East all embraced similar beliefs concerning the anger of the deities of the underworld. Above all, such an anger was viewed as lethal to both people and to other gods. In the surviving textual sources one can find word-images of the deities themselves, of their demonic helpers, and even of the dead under their orders to devour their victims (gods or people). The anger of the divine rulers of the underworld is not presented as irrevocable, but can be appeased by offering sacrifices and prayers, or by praising particular gods. Some elements of this imagery, though modified to align with a monotheistic background, can also be found in the Bible.
Journal: Verbum Vitae
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 34
- Page Range: 191-212
- Page Count: 22
- Language: Polish