Up until about the time between the fourth century AD and the emergence of Islam, polytheism was the dominant form of religion in Arabia. Deities represented the forces of nature, love, death, and so on, and were interacted with by a variety of rituals.

In pre-Islamic Arabia, the dominant religious practice was that of Arab polytheism, which was based on the veneration of various deities and spirits, such as the god Hubal and the goddesses al-Lāt, al-‘Uzzā, and Manāt.

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Among the gods named by Esarhaddon are ʿAtarsamāin, ʿAtarqurumā, Nukhay, and Ruldayu. Herodotus wrote that the Arabs worshipped as sole deities Alilat (al-Ilāt), whom he identifies with both Urania and Aphrodite, and Orotalt, identified with Dionysus.

Nov 20, 2024 · This article explores tales of ancient gods, legendary heroes, and the cultural legacies they leave behind as it dives into the fascinating realm of Arab mythology. The Ancient Arabian Pantheon A large portion of the Arabian Peninsula was polytheistic prior to the arrival of Islam in the seventh century CE, with various tribes worshiping ...

Hubal (Arabic: هبل ‎) Regarded as the chief god of gods and the most notable one, the idol of Hubal was near the Kaaba in Mecca and was made of red agate, and shaped like a human, but with the right hand broken off and replaced with a golden hand.

Nov 1, 2024 · Before the advent of Islam in the 7th century AD, the people of Arabia practiced various forms of polytheism, worshipping a multitude of gods and spirits, many of which were tied to natural forces, celestial bodies, and tribal affiliations.

In the pantheon of Arabic mythology, the gods often embody natural elements and virtues, reflecting the environment and societal values of the Arab people. Pre-Islamic deities such as Al-Lāt , Al-‘Uzzá , and Manāt formed a triad worshipped in Mecca and beyond.

A startling discovery by archaeologists and historians is the existence of belief in a monotheistic God in some parts of Arabia that was neither God of Christians nor of Jews.

Feb 1, 2017 · Includes a a constantly-updated list of deities and spiritual figures of the Arabian religions, from a neutral perspective. The pagans of Mecca called their religion, Din al-'Abāʼi-ka or "Faith of the Forefathers". Mythology and religion of …