The Divine Name Chemosh: A New Etymological Proposal
This short note discusses the possible etymology of the divine name Chemosh. It seems to be derived from the same root as the rare adjective kummusu, synonymous with the Akkadian divine epithet rašbu, 'awesome'. Consequently, the name of the god Chemosh can be interpreted as 'Redoubta...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Peeters
2013
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Biblica
Year: 2013, Volume: 94, Issue: 4, Pages: 573-575 |
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| Summary: | This short note discusses the possible etymology of the divine name Chemosh. It seems to be derived from the same root as the rare adjective kummusu, synonymous with the Akkadian divine epithet rašbu, 'awesome'. Consequently, the name of the god Chemosh can be interpreted as 'Redoubtable'. |
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| ISSN: | 2385-2062 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblica
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