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Bel (Noun)

Meaning 1

A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

  • B

Meaning 2

Babylonian god of the earth; one of the supreme triad including Anu and Ea; earlier identified with En-lil.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Babylonians revered Bel as the god of the earth and fertility, offering sacrifices to ensure a bountiful harvest.
  • Anu, Bel, and Ea formed the supreme triad of divinities in the Babylonian pantheon, each representing a different aspect of the universe.
  • In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Bel was often depicted as a powerful and wise leader, guiding the other gods and goddesses.
  • The worship of Bel was particularly prominent in the city of Babylon, where a grand temple dedicated to the god was erected by the king Nebuchadnezzar.
  • By the time of the Babylonian Empire, Bel had become identified with the earlier Sumerian god En-lil, absorbing many of his characteristics and attributes.
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