Motif
seven planetary temples
seven_planetary_temples
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Temples, Cities, and Sacred Foundations. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) A TABLE OF THE CHAPTERS / THE KORAN. / PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE / SECTION I.; lines 1569-1617 confidence: high
Ancient Arabians and Indians are said to have had seven temples dedicated to the seven planets; Beit Ghomdan in Sanaa was built by Dahac for Venus, destroyed by Othman, and linked to a prophetic inscription; Mecca is said to have been consecrated to Saturn.
The passage describes seven celebrated temples dedicated to the seven planets among ancient Arabians and Indians.
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