Gaf (Mandaeism) Explained

Type:Mandaean
Gaf
Other Names:Gap
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Abode:World of Darkness
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Consort:Ruha
Offspring:Ur

In Mandaeism, Gaf or Gap (ࡂࡀࡐ) is the male consort of Ruha, the queen of the World of Darkness (alma ḏ-hšuka) or underworld. His son is Ur, king of the World of Darkness.[1] He is mentioned in book 5 of the Ginza Rabba. Gaf is typically portrayed as a giant.[2]

In Book 5, Chapter 1 of the Right Ginza (also known as the "Book of the Underworld"), Gaf and Gafan (Gap and Gapan) are mentioned as a pair of demons.[3] Gafan is a female demon paired with Gaf.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Buckley, Jorunn Jacobsen. The Mandaeans: ancient texts and modern people. Oxford University Press. New York. 2002. 0-19-515385-5. 65198443.
  2. The story of creation in the Mandaean holy book in the Ginza Rba. Aldihisi. Sabah. 2008. PhD. University College London.
  3. Book: Ginza Rba . Gelbert . Carlos . 2011 . Living Water Books . Sydney . 9780958034630.