Azizos
| Azizos | |
|---|---|
God of the morning star | |
 Relief carving of Azizos riding a dromedary, from the region of Tell Halaf and Harran (1st–3rd century AD) | |
| Major cult center | Palmyra |
| Personal information | |
| Siblings | Arsu |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Ares |
| Roman equivalent | Mars |
In ancient
Azizos was identified as Ares by Julian in his work 'Hymn to King Helios'. He says "Now I am aware that Ares, who is called Azizos by the Syrians who inhabit Emesa..."[4]
See also
References
- ISBN 978-90-04-29562-9.
- ISBN 90-04-05987-3. Retrieved Jan 31, 2020.
- ISBN 90-04-06050-2.
- ^ Flavius Claudius Julianus; Wright, Emily Wilmer Cave (tr.). "Hymn to King Helios (154)". Retrieved Feb 1, 2020.
Sources
- Encyclopedia of Gods, Michael Jordan, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002
