Bil (Mandaeism)
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In Mandaeism, Bil (Classical Mandaic: ࡁࡉࡋ) or Bel is the Mandaic name for the planet Jupiter. Bil is one of the seven planets (Classical Mandaic: ࡔࡅࡁࡀ, romanized: šuba, lit. 'The Seven'), who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness.[1][2]
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Bil Bel | |
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Member of the Seven Planets | |
Other names | Angeil |
Abode | World of Darkness |
Planet | Jupiter |
Parents | Ruha and Ur |
Equivalents | |
Akkadian equivalent | Bel |
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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]