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Amah (other)
Amah may refer to: *Amah, a unit of measurement described in the Bible; see Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement *Amah (mother), a term for "mother" in several contexts *Amah (occupation), East Asian or South Asian term for a girl or woman employed as a domestic servant *''Amah'', an informal and poetic title for the Taoist goddess, the Queen Mother of the West, during the Tang dynasty in China *Amah Rock, a rock on a hilltop in Sha Tin, Hong Kong See also *Ayah (other) *Amma (other) Amma or AMMA may refer to: Acronym * Amhara Mass Media Agency (created in 1993), a media organisation in Amhara Region in Ethiopia * All Malaysia Malayalee Association * American Mask Manufacturers Association * American Medical Marijuana As ... * Ama (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biblical And Talmudic Units Of Measurement
Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement were used primarily by ancient Israelites and appear frequently within the Hebrew Bible as well as in later rabbinic writings, such as the Mishnah and Talmud. These units of measurement continue to be used in functions regulating Orthodox Jewish contemporary life, based on halacha. The specificity of some of the units used and which are encompassed under these systems of measurement (whether in linear distance, weight or volume of capacity) have given rise, in some instances, to disputes, owing to the discontinuation of their Hebrew names and their replacement by other names in modern usage. Note: The listed measurements of this system range from the lowest to highest acceptable halakhic value, in terms of conversion to and from contemporary systems of measurement. Unit conversion Archaeological While documentation on each unit's relation to another's is plentiful, there is much debate, both within Judaism and in Jewish studies, academia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amah (mother)
Amah may refer to: *Amah, a unit of measurement described in the Bible; see Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement *Amah (mother), a term for "mother" in several contexts *Amah (occupation), East Asian or South Asian term for a girl or woman employed as a domestic servant *''Amah'', an informal and poetic title for the Taoist goddess, the Queen Mother of the West, during the Tang dynasty in China *Amah Rock, a rock on a hilltop in Sha Tin, Hong Kong See also *Ayah (other) *Amma (other) *Ama (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amah (occupation)
An amah (, , Medieval Latin: ''amma'', ) or ayah (, Latin: ''avia'', Tagalog language, Tagalog: ''yaya'') is a girl or woman employed by a family to clean, look after children, and perform other domestic tasks. ''Amah'' is the usual version in East Asia, while ''ayah'' relates more to South Asia, and tends to specifically mean a nursemaid looking after young children, rather than a general maid. Role It is a domestic servant role which combines functions of maid and nanny. They may be required to wear a uniform. The term, resembling the pronunciation for "mother" (see Mama and papa), is considered polite and respectful in the Chinese language. Ayahs have been identified as a distinctive occupational group in India from the late eighteenth century, becoming the mainstay of childcare work during the periods of Company rule in India and the British Raj, as colonial wives and therefore children became more prevalent. Joanna de Silva, a native of Bengal, possibly of part Portug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Mother Of The West
The Queen Mother of the West, known by #Names, various local names, is a mother goddess in Chinese folk religion, Chinese religion and Chinese mythology, mythology, also worshipped later in neighbouring countries. She is attested from ancient times. The first historical information on her can be traced back to Shang dynasty oracle bone inscriptions that record sacrifices to a "Western Mother". Even though these inscriptions illustrate that she predates organized Taoism, she is most often associated with Taoism. The growing popularity of the Queen Mother of the West, as well as the beliefs that she was the dispenser of prosperity, longevity, and eternal bliss, took place during Han dynasty, in the 2nd century BCE, when the northern and western parts of China became more accessible through the opening of the Silk Road. Names ''Queen Mother of the West'' is a calque of Xiwangmu in China, Chinese sources, Seiōbo in Japan, Seowangmo in Korea, and Tây Vương Mẫu in Vietnam. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amah Rock
Amah Rock (, ''Mong Fu Shek'', "husband-watching stone") is a naturally shaped Rock (geology), rock located on a hilltop in southwest Sha Tin District, Hong Kong. Description The rock is approximately 15 meters in height, and is shaped much like a woman carrying a baby on her back. It stands above the entrance to the Lion Rock Tunnel, within Lion Rock Country Park. Legend According to a legend, the faithful wife of a fisherman climbed the hills every day, carrying her son, to watch for the return of her husband, not knowing he had been drowned at sea. In reward for her faithfulness she was turned into a rock by the Mazu, Goddess of the Sea so that her spirit could unite with that of her husband. Similar legends abound throughout the whole of China—the number of roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayah (other)
Ayah may refer to: * Ayah, a verse of the Qur'an * Ayah or Amah (occupation), a domestic servant * Paul Abine Ayah (1950–2024), Cameroonian politician, member of the National Assembly of Cameroon * Princess Ayah bint Al Faisal (born 1990), Jordanian princess * Ayah Marar Ayah Marar (; born 20 September 1980) is a Jordanian/Bulgarian singer and songwriter based in the UK. She has been featured as a vocalist or writer on music from British artists including Calvin Harris, DJ Fresh, Camo & Krooked, Bassline Smi ... (born 1980), singer See also * Ayat (other) * Amah (other) {{disambig, given name, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma (other)
Amma or AMMA may refer to: Acronym * Amhara Mass Media Agency (created in 1993), a media organisation in Amhara Region in Ethiopia * All Malaysia Malayalee Association * American Mask Manufacturers Association * American Medical Marijuana Association * Association of Malayalam Movie Artists * Assistant Masters' and Mistresses' Association, former British trade union People * Anasuya Devī (1923–1985), Indian spiritual guru * J. Jayalalithaa (1948–2016), Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu * Mata Amritanandamayi (born 1953), Indian spiritual guru known as "the hugging saint" * Amma Sri Karunamayi (born 1958), Indian spiritual guru * Amma Asante (born 1969), British screenwriter and director * Amma Asante (politician) (born 1972), Dutch politician * Kollakkayil Devaki Amma (born ), Indian forester Film * ''Amma'' (1949 film), a Sri Lankan film * ''Amma'' (1952 film), an Indian Malayalam film * ''Amma'' (1968 film), an Indian Kannada film * ''Amma'' (1976 film), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
