Bel (Noun)
Meaning 1
A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Synonyms
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.