The God Zaqīqā at Hatra

A reexamination of the god Zaqīqā at Hatra reveals his pivotal role in the city's syncretic pantheon, linking Parthian North Mesopotamian traditions with older Mesopotamian models. This study highlights Zaqīqā's unique attributes as a deity of dreams and the afterlife, demonstrating his complex interactions with other deities, particularly Barmārēn and Nērgōl, within Hatra's religious framework. By analyzing textual and iconographic evidence, the research sheds new light on the assimilation processes and cultural exchanges that defined Hatra's diverse pantheon, offering insights into its broader historical and theological significance.

Marcato, E. (2025). The God Zaqīqā at Hatra. Archiv Orientální, 93(2), 235–256. https://doi.org/10.47979/aror.j.93.2.235-256