Al-Kutbay
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Al-Kutba' (
Arabia
contain inscriptions dedicated to him.
Kutba' is represented as a betyl in Wadi Rum alongside
al-'Uzza.[1] The gender of this god is disputed.[2] Because of the god's name originating from the root word K-T-B or "to write", it is considered that Kutba' was a god of intellect including writing.[3]
to Egypt. A temple to the god has been discovered at Qasr Gheit, built in characteristic Egyptian style. An altar-base in this temple, is inscribed with the Nabataean dedication: "from Hawyru son of Geram to al-Kutbay."
In the
Hellenistic era, al-Kutbay was associated with Hermes and Mercury. This Hermes association may have been a misinterpretation, as Al-Kutbay's distinction as the god of writing may be likened to Hermes Trismegistus
, hence the Hermes association.
References
- ISBN 9004060502.
- ISBN 9004107541.
- ISBN 9004060502.