Qin (Mandaeism)
Demon in Mandaeism
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In Mandaeism, Qin (Classical Mandaic: ࡒࡉࡍ, Modern Mandaic pronunciation: [qin][1]) is the mother of Ruha and Zahreil, and grandmother of Ur in the World of Darkness (alma ḏ-hšuka) or underworld. In Mandaean texts, she is frequently mentioned as the "queen of darkness." One of her epithets is Sumqaq (ࡎࡅࡌࡒࡀࡒ), which also refers to a well of polluted water in the World of Darkness. Her husband is the demon Anathan.[2]
| Qin | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Sumqaq |
| Abode | World of Darkness |
| Consort | Anathan |
| Offspring | Ruha, Zahreil |
In Book 5 of the Right Ginza, Qin gives her daughter Zahreil for Hibil to marry.[3]
