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| Pre-Islamic Arabian deities |
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| Arabian deities of other Semitic origins |
Ta'lab (Old South Arabian:𐩩𐩱𐩡𐩨) was a god worshipped inancient Yemen, particularly bySumʿay tribes. Ta'lab was themoon god and also a protector of pastures.[1] The name Ta'lab means “goat”, an animal that was considered sacred by southern Arabs.[2] Ta'lab’soracle was consulted for advice. A shrine dedicated to him existed inJabal Riyam in northSanaa.[3]
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