Reshef

Lord of the Arrow

ALSO KNOWN AS:

Resheph; Reshpu; Rashshaf

Reshef is a fierce, aggressive ancient Semitic spirit of warfare and epidemics. He holds power over life and death. Reshef was worshipped throughout the Hittite Empire as well as in Egypt, Aram (original home of the Aramaic language), and Phoenicia, and its colonies.

Reshef is sometimes described as a deer deity, and there is some debate as to whether he should be considered a horned god. Reshef wears an gazelle’s entire head on his headdress, not just the horns.

ATTRIBUTE:

Bow

Consort: Kadesh

Creature: Gazelle, deer

SEE ALSO:

Anat; Astarte; Kadesh

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.