Bil (Mandaeism)
In Mandaeism, Bil (Classical Mandaic: ࡁࡉࡋ) or Bel is the Mandaic name for the planet Jupiter. Bil is one of the seven planets (Classical Mandaic: ࡔࡅࡁࡀ, romanized: šuba, lit. 'The Seven'), who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness.
| Bil Bel | |
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| Member of the Seven Planets | |
| Other names | Angeil |
| Abode | World of Darkness |
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Parents | Ruha and Ur |
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| Akkadian equivalent | Bel |
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Bil, who is also called Angʿil, is associated with masculinity and also with hotness and moistness (see also four temperaments). Bil's name is derived from the Akkadian Bēlu.
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