Bil (Mandaeism)
Planet Jupiter in 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]
| Bil Bel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Seven Planets | |
| Other names | Angeil |
| Abode | World of Darkness |
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Parents | Ruha and Ur |
| Equivalents | |
| Akkadian | Bel |
Bil, who is also called Angʿil (or Angeil), is associated with masculinity, hotness, and moistness (see also four temperaments). Bil's name could be derived from the Akkadian Bēlu.[3]
