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Nikkal (logographically d NIN.GAL, alphabetically 𐎐𐎋𐎍 nkl) or Nikkal-wa-Ib (nkl wib) was a goddess worshiped in various areas of the ancient Near East west of Mesopotamia.
One of these tablets, which is nearly complete, contains the Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal (also known as the Hurrian cult hymn or "a zaluzi-prayer to the gods," or simply "h.6"), making it the oldest surviving substantially complete work of notated music in the world.
As we delve into the rich tapestry of ancient Mesopotamian religious beliefs, we encounter the captivating figure of Goddess Nikkal. This enigmatic deity holds immense significance in the diverse cultures of the region, leaving an indelible mark on Mesopotamian, Hurrian, and Hittite myths and rituals.
Aug 11, 2019 · Ningal, the Sumerian and Akkadian goddess, is known as Nikkal in Phoenician and Aramaic. The oldest known song, written with both words and musical notation, comes from the remains of the ancient city of Ugarit in Syria.
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List of Ugaritic deities. The stela known as Baal with Thunderbolt, a well known depiction of one of the main gods of Ugarit. [1] The Ugaritic pantheon included deities of local origin, many of whom are also known from Eblaite sources from the third millennium BCE or Amorite ones from the early second millennium BCE, as well as Hurrian and ...
Aug 11, 2019 · Ningal as the Maiden Bride of the Moon God. One night, on the eve of the Dark Moon, Nanna says goodbye to Ningal, promising to return to her in two nights. He goes home to the skies, yet soon...
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