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Nungal (Sumerian: 𒀭𒎏𒃲 d Nun-gal, "great princess"), also known as Manungal and possibly Bēlet-balāṭi, was the Mesopotamian goddess of prisons, sometimes also associated with the underworld. She was worshiped especially in the Ur III period in cities such as Nippur, Lagash and Ur.
Nungal, a prominent deity in the ancient Sumerian pantheon, is revered as the goddess of music, poetry, and joy. Believed to have been worshipped as early as 3000 BCE, Nungal holds a significant place in Sumerian mythology and religion.
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Mar 21, 2023 · Article. The Hymn to Nungal (c. 2000-1600 BCE) is a Sumerian poem praising Nungal, the goddess of prisons and rehabilitation (also associated with the underworld), as well as the prison house she presided over. The piece, also known as Nungal A, was included as part of the curriculum of the scribal schools and was frequently copied.
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Nungal: Sumerian Goddess of Astronomy and Venus In ancient Sumer, the worship of celestial deities held immense significance. Among these, Nungal earned an esteemed position as the Goddess of Astronomy and Venus. With her astronomical knowledge, she guided the Sumerians in understanding the movements of the stars and planets. As the embodiment of Venus, Nungal became a symbol of fertility ...
Manungal (or simply Nungal) is a goddess of the underworld, worshipped by the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Akkadians. She is the consort of the god Birdu. Her title was the "Queen of the Ekur" where she held the "tablet of life" and carried out judgement on the wicked.
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Ereshkigal. In Mesopotamian mythology, Ereshkigal ( Sumerian: 𒀭𒊩𒌆𒆠𒃲 D EREŠ. KI. GAL, lit. "Queen of the Great Earth") [1] [2] [a] was the goddess of Kur, the land of the dead or underworld in Sumerian mythology. In later myths, she was said to rule Irkalla alongside her husband Nergal.
Aug 27, 2023 · Nungal, also known as Manungal and possibly Bēlet-balāṭi, was the Mesopotamian goddess of prisons, sometimes also associated with the underworld. She was worshiped especially in the Ur III period in cities such as Nippur, Lagash and Ur.
