Nahundi
Encyclopedia
Nahundi or Nahhundi was the ancient Persian Elamite god of the sun
and of law
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A great 12th century BC king of Elam
, Shutur Nahundi (Shutruk-Nahhunte), was named after this god.
Solar deity
A solar deity is a sky deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms...
and of law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
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A great 12th century BC king of Elam
Elam
Elam was an ancient civilization located in what is now southwest Iran. Elam was centered in the far west and the southwest of modern-day Iran, stretching from the lowlands of Khuzestan and Ilam Province, as well as a small part of southern Iraq...
, Shutur Nahundi (Shutruk-Nahhunte), was named after this god.