Anammelech

American  

[uh-nam-uh-lek] / əˈnæm əˌlɛk /

Douay Bible, Anamelech

noun

1. (in the Bible) one of the gods worshiped by the Sepharvites.

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Etymology

Origin of Anammelech

From Late Latin Anamelech , from Greek Anḗmelech, from Hebrew ʿănammelekh, probably from Akkadian Anu-milki “Anu is my king” Anu-milki Anu-milki

Example Sentences

It is proper to add that neither elsewhere than in Moloch will be found Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.

From Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, by Anonymous

As the Hebrews inform us that the men of Sepharvaim worshipped Anammelech, it is obvious that Anumalik and Anammelech are one and the same deity.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

The Hebrews were aware that this city worshipped the gods Adar and Anu, Adrammelech and Anammelech.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

Her name appears in the inscriptions connected with both places; and she is probably the "Anammelech," whom the Sepharvites honored in conjunction with Adrammelech, the "Fire-King."

From The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. by Rawlinson, George