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In a handful of cases Geshtinanna is therefore listed as the wife of Amurru instead of her. Julia M. Asher-Greve cites two examples of cylinder seals from Old Babylonian Sippar where Geshtinanna is paired with d MAR.TU (Amurru).
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Azimua was regarded as the wife of Ningishzida. [2] However, multiple traditions regarding this god's marital status existed. The god list An = Anum identifies not only Azimua, but also Ekurritum (not attested in such a role anywhere else [4]) as his wives, while other sources favor Geshtinanna, identified with Belet-Seri. [5]
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Aug 27, 2023 · From the reign of Gudea of Lagash to the Ur III period, it was common for Geshtinanna to be identified with Azimua, who the wife of Ningishzida. [1] In a tradition originating in Lagash, Geshtinanna came to be viewed as Ningishzida's spouse herself. [13]
Jul 16, 2023 · G eshtinanna is a goddess in the Sumerian pantheon, who was primarily associated with fertility, vegetation, and the underworld. In Sumerian mythology, Geshtinanna is depicted as the sister of ...
According to the Sumerian King List ( ETCSL 2.1.1 ), Dumuzid was the fifth antediluvian king of the city of Bad-tibira. [4] Dumuzid was also listed as an early king of Uruk, [4] where he was said to have come from the nearby village of Kuara [4] and to have been the consort of the goddess Inanna. [4]
- Inanna (later known as Ishtar)
- Geshtinanna (sister), Amashilama (not usually, but in some texts said to be his sister)
Feb 23, 2011 · The Sumerian poem, The Descent of Inanna (c. 1900-1600 BCE) chronicles the journey of Inanna, the great goddess and Queen of Heaven, from her realm in the sky, to earth, and down into the underworld to visit her recently widowed sister Ereshkigal, Queen of the Dead. The poem begins famously with the lines:
Geshtinanna is aware of the limitations of her power, and she does not try to force people to love or to follow her ways. Instead, she gently guides and inspires, hoping to create a ripple effect of love and compassion that will spread throughout the world. Despite the challenges she faces, Geshtinanna remains optimistic.
