chilazon
The chilazon is a creature mentioned in Jewish tradition, specifically in the Talmud and later commentaries. It is primarily associated with the production of tekhelet, a specific blue dye used for ritualistic purposes, most notably in the tzitzit (fringes) of prayer shawls. The identity of the chilazon has been a subject of extensive debate and research among scholars for centuries.
Different interpretations exist regarding the exact nature of the chilazon. Some identify it as a type of
The process of extracting tekhelet from the chilazon was considered complex and valuable. The dye was highly