Ṣalam

Introduction

Ṣalam (صلم) is a possibly an epithet of one or more gods worshipped in Tayma. Ṣalam is related to the Arabic word Ṣanam (صنم), and it meant icon, image or baetyl. Ṣalam was known by sanctuaries, such as Ṣalam of Maḥram (صلم محرم) and Ṣalam of Hagam (صلم هجم).

Worship

Evidence of His worship is found in inscriptions from Tabūk near Tayma', in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula.

See also

• Ašima
• Šangila
• List of Deities

Sources

• The Aramaic pantheon of Tayma
• OCIANA Sigla: WTay 01.2; Ph 266.b (lines 2–3); Kootstra 2016: 118

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