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Šams (شمس) is the South Arabian Sun goddess, She is mentioned in a Himyarite hymn to Her. In North Arabia She was known as [[Šams|Nuhay]].
Šams (شمس) is the South Arabian solar deity and the chief goddess of the Kingdom of Himyar, cognate of Canaanite Šapaš. She was believed by the inhabitants of the fertile lands of South Arabia to be a preserver of crops and domestic life. In addition to being a solar deity, Šams was also a goddess of justice as she could see all human actions and bring all injustices to light, with oaths often being sworn by her name. She had various aspects and epithets that are still obscure and not well understood. She was sometimes associated with the bull’s head and the vine motif, which are solar and Dionysiac attributes. She is mentioned in a Himyarite hymn to Her. In North Arabia Her equivalent was known as '''Nuhē''', '''Nuhay''' or '''Nuhā'''.


== Hymns ==
== See also ==
=== ''From'' Himyarite Hymn to Shams ===
* [[List of Deities]]
I seek your protection, for all events are by you accomplished.
In the Khinwan hunt the blood of hundreds [of beasts} to flow have you caused.
The head of the tribe of Dhu Fasad aloft have you raised
And the breast of ‘Alhan ofYahir have you expanded . . .
You have made fragrant the steady rain, for you have been open-handed.
You have aided us, oh Shams, for it is you who have the rain provided.
And we beseech you that with constant rain may your people ever be anointed.


=== Sun Goddess of Qedar ===
== Sources ==
O' Nuhay of unsung beauty
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Shining brighter than any star
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Reflecting on the Red Sea
 
Shimmering from afar
 
For all wild and tame to see
 
O' Nuhay of unsung beauty
 
Sun Goddess of Qedar

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Šams (شمس) is the South Arabian solar deity and the chief goddess of the Kingdom of Himyar, cognate of Canaanite Šapaš. She was believed by the inhabitants of the fertile lands of South Arabia to be a preserver of crops and domestic life. In addition to being a solar deity, Šams was also a goddess of justice as she could see all human actions and bring all injustices to light, with oaths often being sworn by her name. She had various aspects and epithets that are still obscure and not well understood. She was sometimes associated with the bull’s head and the vine motif, which are solar and Dionysiac attributes. She is mentioned in a Himyarite hymn to Her. In North Arabia Her equivalent was known as Nuhē, Nuhay or Nuhā.

See also

Sources

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