Shamish

In Mandaeism, Shamish or Šamiš is the Mandaic name for the Sun. Shamish is one of the seven classical planets, who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness.

Etymology

Shamish's name is derived from š-m-š, the Semitic root for 'sun'. Shamish is also cognate with the Akkadian Šamaš.

Associations and comparisons

Shamish is associated with the uthras Yawar-Ziwa and Simat-Hiia. He is also identified with the uthra Yurba, who is described in detail in chapter 52 of the Mandaean Book of John.
In the Right Ginza, the Yazuqaeans are associated with Shamish, an allusion to Mithra.
According to Iraqi-American poet Lamia Abbas Amara, " priests have long beards and never cut their hair because they wish to look like Šamiš, the sun. Power resides in hair, like the sun’s rays."
Shamish is also associated with the false deity Adunai. As a result, Mandaean scriptures contain exhortations for Mandaeans not to worship Shamish.