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Anammelech

also known as: Anamelech

Hebrew: עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ —transliteration: `Anammelek —meaning: “Anu is king” [melech = king]

This false goddess was a Syrian and Mesopotamian Moon-god.

It was also worshipped by the people of the city of Sepharvaim (aka Sephar-vaim or Sippara), who colonized Samaria (2 Kings 17:31).

It was a female deity representing the Moon, and Adrammelech was the male god representing the Sun.

…the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of the Sepharvaim. —2 Kings 17:31 excerpt

Article Version: April 25, 2025