Shamash
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Shamash
from Akkadian: sun
Example Sentences
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Their relationship deepened during the pandemic, and Shamash now lives in Australia with Gadsby and their two dogs, Douglas and Jasper.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023
When in the ninth century B.C. the king of Babylon came into the presence of a cult statue of Shamash, “his heart rejoiced, and shining was his face.”
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2022
The center candle – also known as the Shamash or helper candle – is used to light the other eight for each night of Hanukkah.
From Fox News • Nov. 28, 2021
Shamash will serve as an offensive assistant in his fifth year with the Chargers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2021
"Symbol of Shamash, the patron god of kings, and the guy who had a magical net capable of trapping all sorts of terrible evils. You're very lucky to have such a powerful gift."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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