Ashur (god) - Wikipedia
Ashur, Ashshur, also spelled Ašur, Aššur (Sumerian: 𒀭𒊹, romanized: AN.ŠAR₂, Assyrian cuneiform: 𒀭𒊹 Aš-šur, 𒀭𒀀𒇳𒊬 ᵈa -šur₄) [1] was the national god of the Assyrians in ancient times until their …
Ashur | God of Assyria, Storms & War | Britannica
Ashur, in Mesopotamian religion, city god of Ashur and national god of Assyria. In the beginning he was perhaps only a local deity of the city that shared his name.
Assur - World History Encyclopedia
Jan 27, 2017 · Who was Assur? Assur (also known as Ashur) was the supreme god of the Assyrians. What did Assur look like? Assur's iconography depicts him as a crown, a crown on a throne, or an …
Ashur God: Origin Story, Worship, Attributes, Powers, & Facts
Jun 8, 2021 · Ashur, an ancient Mesopotamian god, was revered as the chief patron god of the Assyrian pantheon. His worship, which was primarily in the northern half of the Mesopotamian region and in …
The Rise of Ashur: Assyrian God of War and Destiny
Sep 15, 2025 · Who was Ashur in Mesopotamian mythology? Ashur was the chief god of the Assyrians, originally a city deity of Aššur who rose to embody the empire’s power and kingship.
Ashur - Assyrian God of Kingship, War & Agriculture
Jan 11, 2022 · Uncover the fascinating evolution of Ashur from a local agricultural deity of the city of Assur to the supreme god of the Assyrian empire. Trace Ashur's rise to prominence, the spread of …
Ashur: The Assyrian God and National Deity in Mesopotamian ...
May 20, 2024 · Among the most prominent deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon was Ashur, the national god of Assyria. Ashur held a central position in the Assyrian belief system, serving as the …