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Lotan is either a pet of the god Yaw or Yaw himself, who was also known as Yam (sea) or Nahar (river); the cosmic ocean of the creation is often known as a great stream. In the Hebrew dialect of the Old Testament, he is referred to as [ | Lotan is either a pet of the god Yaw or Yaw himself, who was also known as Yam (sea) or Nahar (river); the cosmic ocean of the creation is often known as a great stream. In the Hebrew dialect of the Old Testament, he is referred to as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan Leviathan]. | ||
[[Category:Origin: Biblical Mythology]] | [[Category:Origin: Biblical Mythology]] | ||
[[Category: Dragons]] | [[Category: Dragons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Names]] | [[Category:Dragon Names]] | ||
[[Category:Continent: Europe]] | [[Category:Continent: Europe]] | ||
[[Category:Race: | [[Category:Race: Lake and sea monsters]] | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 28 November 2012
Lotan or Lawtan is the seven-headed sea serpent or dragon slain by Baal in the Syro-Palestinian myth.
Etymology
Lawtan means the serpent of Law/Lot.
Origin
Lotan is either a pet of the god Yaw or Yaw himself, who was also known as Yam (sea) or Nahar (river); the cosmic ocean of the creation is often known as a great stream. In the Hebrew dialect of the Old Testament, he is referred to as Leviathan.