Zahreil
Mythological figure in Mandaeism
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In Mandaeism, Zahreil or Zahrʿil (Classical Mandaic: ࡆࡀࡄࡓࡏࡉࡋ, Modern Mandaic pronunciation: [zahriˈel]) is the daughter of Qin, sister of Ruha, and mother of Ptahil. According to Book 5 of the Right Ginza, during Hibil Ziwa's descent to the World of Darkness (alma d-hšuka) or underworld, Hibil Ziwa marries Zahreil, who then gives birth to the creator of the material universe, Ptahil.[1][2]
| Zahreil | |
|---|---|
| Abode | World of Darkness |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Qin |
| Siblings | Ruha |
| Offspring | Ptahil |
Zahreil is a lilith (Classical Mandaic: ࡋࡉࡋࡉࡕࡀ, romanized: lilita) from the World of Darkness who dwells in the beds of pregnant women[3] serving to ensure the wellbeing of the child before and after birth; E. S. Drower describes her as a genius of childbirth.[4]: 46
See also
- Senoy, Sansenoy and Semangelof, three angels in Jewish folklore who protect women and newborns during and after childbirth
