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Belaksham (or Bilaksham)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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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.

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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.
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