Anana (Mandaeism)

In Mandaeism, an anana (Classical Mandaic: ࡀࡍࡀࡍࡀ, lit. 'cloud') is a heavenly cloud in the World of Light that is considered to be the dwelling place of uthras. An anana can also be interpreted as a female consort.

The Mandaic term anana was also frequently used to refer to women in the Mandaean community.

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