Asira was a local god worshipped in pre-Islamic northern Arabia. He was revered at Taima and was strongly influenced by Egyptian culture. Asira was mentioned only in name by the Babylonian king Nabonidus.
References
- Encyclopedia of Gods, Michael Jordan, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002
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