Shilmai
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In Mandaeism, Shilmai (Šilmai; Classical Mandaic: ࡔࡉࡋࡌࡀࡉ) or Shalmai (Šalmai) is an uthra (angel or guardian)[1]: 8 who serves as one of the two guardian spirits of Piriawis, the heavenly yardna (river) in the World of Light.[2] In the Ginza Rabba and Qolasta, he is usually mentioned together with Nidbai.
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Shilmai | |
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Guardian of Piriawis | |
Other names | Shalmai |
Abode | World of Light |
Texts | The Book of Šilmai, Lord of the House (Right Ginza 5.5) |
Parents | Yathrun |
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Nhar and Kbar and mentioned as the "clouds" (Mandaic: anana) of Shilmai and Nidbai in Chapter 17.1 of the Right Ginza.[3]