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Bit-Nur
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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in Accadian mythology, was the general of Adar, the champion of the gods, and the favorite of Bel. He was chiefly invoked for the protection of pregnant women and for the maturity of the embryo. Bitra, in Hindft mythology, are the fine tender spirits which are an emanation from a Brahma. They are so light that they never come to rest, and they do not need any nourishment.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bit-Nur'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/bit-nur.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bit-Nur'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/bit-nur.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
