Qin (Mandaeism)

Qin
Other namesSumqaq
AbodeWorld of Darkness
OffspringRuha, Zahreil

In Mandaeism, Qin is the mother of Ruha and grandmother of Ur in the World of Darkness (alma d-hšuka) or underworld. In Mandaean texts, she is frequently mentioned as the "queen of darkness." One of her epithets is Sumqaq, which also refers to a well of polluted water in the World of Darkness.

In Book 5 of the Right Ginza, Qin gives her other daughter Zahreil for Hibil Ziwa to marry.


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