Asira

Asira

Asira is a local god worshipped in pre-Islamic northern Arabia. He was revered at Taima and was strongly influenced by Egyptian culture. Asira was mentioned only in name by the Babylonian king Nabonidus.

References

Encyclopedia of Gods, Michael Jordon, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002


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