oannes

/oʊˈniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical king of Babylon, said to be the inventor of writing, and a prophet of the gods; also a river god in ancient Mesopotamia

“The historians were fascinated by the legend of Oannes, the mythical king of Babylon.”

Synonyms

  • messiah
  • savior

Antonyms

  • antichrist
  • destroyer