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Inanna: Sumerian Goddess of Love
Long ago, the Sumerian goddess Inanna was real. The Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians worshiped her because she had power over love, war, giving birth, predicting the future, and being wise. She was like a mix of the best parts of Aphrodite and Athena, the Greek gods of love and war. You should read more about…
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Ninhursag: Sumerian Goddess of Fertility
Ninhursag was a goddess in ancient Mesopotamian religion who watched over towns. Because she could have any kind of child, especially a wild donkey, she was worshiped as a fertility goddess. In ancient Mesopotamia, Ninhursag was a goddess of towns who was respected by the people who lived there. Her energy gave birth to animals,…
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Gula: Sumerian Goddess of Health
In the past, the goddess Gula stood for health and vigor. In earlier times, health was seen as the most valuable thing. Because of this need to heal, both science and folklore grew. In Mesopotamia, Gula was the goddess of health and medicine. Her other name is Ninkarrak. Her followers honor her as a patroness,…
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Ereshkigal: Sumerian Queen of the Dead
Ereshkigal guards the Gates of the Underworld and keeps people from learning about the afterlife. He stands between the worlds of the living and the dead. She was the Lady of a Great Earth or even the Sumerian Queen of the Dead, and her job was to protect the future with all her strength and…
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Gods, Goddess, and Creatures in Mythology
