Homom

Homom is a pre-Islamic South Arabian deity worshipped in ancient Yemen. Little is known about the nature of Homom, but he was considered to be a god of fertility and agriculture. He was often associated with other deities such as Shamash and Nabu, who were also associated with fertility and the harvest.

Homom is mentioned in a number of ancient South Arabian inscriptions, which were carved into stone and metal objects. These inscriptions provide some of the only information available about the worship of Homom. It is believed that Homom was worshipped in a number of temples across ancient Yemen, although none of these temples have survived to the present day.

Despite his large role in pre-Islamic South Arabian religion, little is known about Homom's mythology or the role he played in the lives of ancient South Arabian people. It is likely that he was a relatively minor deity compared to other gods like Almaqah and Athtar, who were more prominent in South Arabian mythology.

The worship of Homom was gradually replaced by other forms of worship after the advent of Islam in the 7th century AD. The knowledge of ancient South Arabian deities, including Homom, was largely lost over time, and few records remain of his worship. However, archaeological findings have provided a limited insight into the importance of Homom in pre-Islamic South Arabian society.