Shamash
Shamash is the Mesopotamian sun god who rises through the doors of heaven and judges, holding the saw of justice and the scales, and who gives the laws to Hammurabi. He sees everything and his light is a court.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Sun
- Zodiac Affinity
- LeoLibraSagittarius
Offerings
- Offerings
- BeerBreadDatesIncenseWater
Sacred timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- UtuShamash the Sun
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- The SunJudge of the GodsLord of Justice
- Symbols
- Sun discSaw
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneBlazing fairAddressShamashThe SunJudge of the GodsRelationshipThe sun that sees the case and decides itWarningNothing is hidden from the light and the light sentencesResonanceThose seeking justice those who travel those who need the truth seen
- Modern Practice
Shamash is called on before a legal matter and at sunrise. His practice is the honest account laid out in daylight, and his offering is made in the open air.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- The sunJusticeLawThe scalesTruthTravelThe oracle
- Mythology Summary
Shamash is the Mesopotamian sun god who rises through the doors of heaven and judges, holding the saw of justice and the scales, and who gives the laws to Hammurabi. He sees everything and his light is a court.
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsRedGoldOrangeScentsFrankincenseCedarMetalsGoldBrassAnimalsLionHorseEagleBull
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