Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Al-aib (the rump bone, os coccygis). The Koran teaches that a man’s body is entirely consumed by the earth, excepting only the al-aib, which is to form the basis of a new body. The renewal of the whole human frame is to be effected by a forty days rain, which will cover the earth to … Continue reading “Al-aib”

Al – Sameri is the name of the person who, the Mohammedans allege, formed the golden calf for the worship of the Israelites in the wilderness. They represent him as a chief among the Israelite, and they believe that some of his descendants inhabit an island bearing his name in the Arabian Sea. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Al – Sameri”

Al in Hindu mythology, is the noted tree in Brahma’s Paradise bearing all the fruits-of the world. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Akusaa (the Setting Sun), an Egyptian goddess, the wife of the god Tum. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Akuman in Persian mythology, is the first evil spirit created by Ahriman. He is the most frightful of all the evil spirits, is poisonous, and plagues good people. The Prince of Darkness created seven such monsters, and set them against the seven Amshaspands. Rustan, a Persian, fought seven days and nights with Akuman. Rustan was … Continue reading “Akuman”

Aku (Or Paku) an Accadian deity. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aktistetae SEE ACTISTETAE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Akti (the Sunbeam) was the son of Helios, the sun, and is a mythical hero who was said by the Rhodians to have been the first astronomer. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aksara (Skr.) “Imperishable”, a descriptive synonym for brahman (q.v.), the Absolute, in the Upanishads (q.v.); has also the meaning of “syllable”. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Akrothinion (, from the top of the heap). This Greek word (usually in the plur. ), which occurs in Hebrew 7:4, means the best of the (fruits of the earth, hence) spoils (Smith’s Dict. of Class. Ant. s.v. Acrothinion). The Greeks, after a battle, were accustomed to collect the spoils into a heap, from which … Continue reading “Akrothinion”