Abraham River
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The Abraham River also known as Adonis River, is a small river in the Mount Lebanon Governorate
in Lebanon
. It passes through the town of Nahr Ibrahim before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea
. The city that takes its name from the river (nahr means river in Arabic). Today, it is one of the tourist attractions in Lebanon
. According to Greek mythology
, Adonis
the god of love and beauty, was killed by a boar sent by Ares, the god of war (or by Ares himself disguised as a boar, depending on the version) near the river. According to the myth, Adonis's blood flowed in the river, making the water reddish for centuries.
Mount Lebanon Governorate
Mount Lebanon is one of the Governorates of Lebanon. Its capital is Baabda. The overwhelming majority of its population is Maronites, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite Greek Catholic Christians...
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. It passes through the town of Nahr Ibrahim before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
. The city that takes its name from the river (nahr means river in Arabic). Today, it is one of the tourist attractions in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. According to Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Adonis
Adonis
Adonis , in Greek mythology, the god of beauty and desire, is a figure with Northwest Semitic antecedents, where he is a central figure in various mystery religions. The Greek , Adōnis is a variation of the Semitic word Adonai, "lord", which is also one of the names used to refer to God in the Old...
the god of love and beauty, was killed by a boar sent by Ares, the god of war (or by Ares himself disguised as a boar, depending on the version) near the river. According to the myth, Adonis's blood flowed in the river, making the water reddish for centuries.
External links
- http://www.ikamalebanon.com/eco_tourism/mount_et/mount_cities_et/nahribrahim.htm