- List of pre-Islamic Arabian deities - Wikipedia
Up until about the time between the fourth century AD and the emergence of Islam, polytheism was the dominant form of religion in Arabia Deities represented the forces of nature, love, death, and so on, and were interacted with by a variety of rituals
- Most Famous Pre-Islamic Arabian deities - World History Edu
The pre-Islamic Arabian religious landscape was rich and diverse, shaped by the environmental and social conditions of the region Many of these deities were linked to natural forces like the sun, moon, and stars, or to essential aspects of life such as fertility, war, and agriculture
- Arabian religion - Pre-Islamic Deities | Britannica
Arabian religion - Pre-Islamic Deities: The astral basis of the South Arabian pantheon emerges from such divine names as Shams (“Sun”) and Rubʿ (“Moon-Quarter”) The epithets “Mother of ʿAthtar,” “Mother of [the] goddesses,” “Daughters of [the god] Il” allude to still-obscure theogonic myths
- Arabian Paganism: Mythology and religion of pre-Islamic . . . - Blogger
The planet Venus played an important role as an auspicious heavenly body in the Arabian pantheon and was known as ''the Lesser Fortune'' with the planet Jupiter (al-Mushtari, Sadiq) being known as ''the Greater Fortune''
- Arabic Mythology - Gods and Monsters
In the pantheon of Arabic mythology, the gods often embody natural elements and virtues, reflecting the environment and societal values of the Arab people Pre-Islamic deities such as Al-Lāt , Al-‘Uzzá , and Manāt formed a triad worshipped in Mecca and beyond
- Ancient Arab Gods and Legendary Heroes - Arab America
The Ancient Arabian Pantheon A large portion of the Arabian Peninsula was polytheistic prior to the arrival of Islam in the seventh century CE, with various tribes worshiping different deities These gods frequently represented the natural world, highlighting the difficulties of the desert and the necessities of life
- Arabic Deities: A Journey Through Pre-Islamic and Islamic Beliefs
The religious landscape of the Arabian Peninsula before the rise of Islam was rich and diverse, characterized by a complex pantheon of deities worshipped by various tribes and communities
- Arabian Paganism - Investigating Philosophies, Culture, History, Myths
In the pantheon of the Hijaz (western Arabia) specifically, al-Lāt was one of the three chief goddesses of Mecca and one of the three daughters of the high god Allāh: her main role being an earth-goddess who was responsible for the fertility and soil quality of Ta’if and elsewhere in the Hijaz region, thus making her highly important among
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