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Nin

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the name of an Assyrian divinity. He represents the classical Hercules, and is spoken of as "the champion who subdues evil spirits and enemies." He is given the form of a huge bull, man-headed and winged. A representation of Nin is now in the British Museum, in the Assyrian transept. (See NIMEOD).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Nin'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​n/nin.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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