๐๐ช
Sumerian
edit๐ | ๐ช |
Alternative forms of /abzu/ |
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๐ช๐ (zu-ab) |
Etymology
editFrom ๐ (ab, โseaโ) +โ ๐ช (zu, โto knowโ).
Noun
edit๐๐ช โข (ab-zu /abzu/)
- The "sentient sea", the personification of the sea as a god.
- Mythological underground fresh water ocean, home of the god Enki.
- A water-basin shrine in many Mesopotamian temples.
Synonyms
edit- (underground waters): ๐ (engur)
References
edit- โ๐๐ช (abzu)โ in ePSD2