Redirected from ϲαμαμιηλ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΣΑΜΑΜΙΗΛ, σαμαμιηλ
SAMAMIĒL, samamiēl
Sounds Like: sah-mah-mee-EEL
Translations: Samamiel
From the root: ΣΑΜΑΜΙΗΛ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Samamiel is a proper noun, likely referring to an angelic or demonic figure in apocryphal or magical texts. It is a compound name, typical of angelic names, often ending in '-iel' (from Hebrew 'El', meaning God). The specific meaning of 'Samam' is less clear but could relate to 'poison' or 'venom' in some interpretations, or 'heaven/sky' in others, making its precise connotation dependent on the text it appears in. Given its appearance in magical papyri, it is often invoked in spells or incantations.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Judith — 8:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΣΑΜΑΜΙΗΛ, appear in our texts.
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