In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Ur (Mandaeism). From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore every aspect that makes it so interesting and relevant in today's society. We will delve into its impact in different areas, as well as its influence on decision-making and the formation of opinions. This is a topic that undoubtedly arouses the curiosity and interest of a large number of people, so it is essential to delve into it to understand its true scope. Join us on this exciting exploration!
Ur | |
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Other names | Leviathan, Bar-Spag |
Abode | World of Darkness |
Symbol | Serpent or snake (in the skandola) |
Parents | Ruha and Gaf |
Equivalents | |
Judaism equivalent | Leviathan |
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In Mandaeism, ʿUr (Classical Mandaic: ࡏࡅࡓ) is the king (Classical Mandaic: ࡌࡀࡋࡊࡀ, romanized: malka) of the World of Darkness (alma ḏ-hšuka) or underworld. He is the son of Ruha, the queen of the underworld, and her brother Gaf (also spelled Gap), one of the giants in the World of Darkness described in book 5 of the Ginza Rabba. Ur is typically portrayed as a large, ferocious dragon or snake. He is represented by the image of a serpent on the skandola talisman.: 37
The Mandaean Book of John contrasts Ur, the King of Darkness, with the King of Light (Hayyi Rabbi).
Ur has also been referred in Mandaean texts as Leviathan (Classical Mandaic: ࡋࡉࡅࡉࡀࡕࡀࡍ, romanized: liuiatan; from Right Ginza 15.1). According to the Right Ginza 5.1, his mother Ruha called him "the Great Giant, the Power of Darkness" (gabara rba, haila ḏ-hšuka).
Ur's epithets include Bar-Spag (Classical Mandaic: ࡁࡓ ࡎࡐࡀࡂ, lit. 'Son of Spag') and other names.
Aldihisi (2008) compares Ur to Tiamat in Babylonian mythology and Samael in Gnostic literature.