Nirig
In Mandaeism, Nirig (Classical Mandaic: ࡍࡉࡓࡉࡂ) or Nerig is the Mandaic name for the planet Mars. Nirig is one of the seven planets (Classical Mandaic: ࡔࡅࡁࡀ, romanized: šuba, lit. 'The Seven'), who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness.
| Nirig | |
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| Member of the Seven Planets | |
| Other names | Marik |
| Abode | World of Darkness |
| Planet | Mars |
| Parents | Ruha and Ur |
| Equivalents | |
| Akkadian equivalent | Nergal |
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Nirig, who is also called Marik, is associated with Islam, as well as with war and violence. Nirig's name is derived from the Akkadian Nergallu.
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