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shamash (n)
the chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion
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the chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion
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Shamash, the Babylonian sun god, was worshipped as the bringer of light and justice.
The Akkadian word "shamash" means "sun" or "solar deity".
Shamash was often depicted as a young man, holding a solar disk and a staff.
Shamash was the patron god of the city of Sippar, where his main temple was located.
