Bil (Mandaeism) Explained

Type:Mandaean
Bil
Bel
Member Of:the Seven Planets
Other Names:Angeil
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Abode:World of Darkness
Planet:Jupiter
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Parents:Ruha and Ur
Equivalent1 Type:Akkadian
Equivalent1:Bel

In Mandaeism, Bil (ࡁࡉࡋ) or Bel is the Mandaic name for the planet Jupiter. Bil is one of the seven planets (ࡔࡅࡁࡀ|translit=šuba|lit=The Seven), who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness.[1] [2]

Bil, who is also called Angʿil, is associated with masculinity and also with hotness and moistness (see also four temperaments). Bil's name is derived from the Akkadian Bēlu.[3]

Notes and References

  1. The story of creation in the Mandaean holy book in the Ginza Rba. Aldihisi. Sabah. 2008. PhD. University College London.
  2. Book: Ginza Rba . Gelbert . Carlos . 2011 . Living Water Books . Sydney . 9780958034630.
  3. Book: Bhayro, Siam. Cosmology in Mandaean Texts. Brill. 2020-02-10. 2021-09-03. 572–579. 10.1163/9789004400566_046.