Up until about the time between the fourth century AD and the emergence of Islam, polytheism was the dominant form of religion in Arabia. Deities represented the forces of nature, love, …

In pre-Islamic Arabia, the dominant religious practice was that of Arab polytheism, which was based on the veneration of various deities and spirits, such as the god Hubal and the …

Among the gods named by Esarhaddon are ʿAtarsamāin, ʿAtarqurumā, Nukhay, and Ruldayu. Herodotus wrote that the Arabs worshipped as sole deities Alilat (al-Ilāt), whom he identifies …

Nov 1, 2024 · The pre-Islamic Arabian religious landscape was rich and diverse, shaped by the environmental and social conditions of the region. Many of these deities were linked to natural …

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In the pantheon of Arabic mythology, the gods often embody natural elements and virtues, reflecting the environment and societal values of the Arab people. Pre-Islamic deities such as …

Arabian mythology comprises the ancient, pre-Islamic beliefs of the Arabs. Prior to Islam on the Arabian Peninsula in 622, the physical centre of Islam, the Kaaba of Mecca, was covered in …