Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Belaksham (or Bilaksham)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Belaite
Next Entry
Belamia
Resource Toolbox

Belaksham (Or Bilaksham)

in the mythology of India, is an island beyond the Dead Sea. Its circumference measures 200,000 gossinei (about four miles); on it there grows a tree 1100 gossinei high; many high mountains and large streams. traverse it; its inhabitants live one thousand years, are fire-worshippers, and their wives are made fruitful only by the look of the men. It is surrounded by bodies of sweet water.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Belaksham (or Bilaksham)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/belaksham-or-bilaksham.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile