Language is so fascinating, it is so much wrapped up in culture and myth. "The Hebrew and Arabic words for "peace" are שָׁלוֹם shalom and سلام salaam. These terms come from the Semitic name of an ancient Canaanite GOD called Shalim, the evening aspect of the planet Venus, whose twin brother was Shahar, the morning star. Evening in the Levant was the time of peace and relaxation, because it occurred after the arduous work day and before the dangers of the night. Hence, shalom/salaam are terms originally used to invoke a pagan god, centuries to millennia before they were adapted by the later Hebrews and Arabs."--Acharya S.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:43:42 +0000
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