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Jul 13
Ninhursag, also known as Ninmah, Damgalnuna, Nintu, Belet-Ili, Shassuru, and Damkina or Ninursag, was an ancient Sumerian mother goddess associated with fertility, mountains, and the creation of life. She was one of the seven great deities of Sumer and was often depicted as a nurturing figure, symbolizing the earth and its ability to produce life.
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Jul 12
Enlil was one of the most significant deities in Sumerian mythology, revered as the god of wind, air, earth, and storms. He was considered the chief deity of the Sumerian pantheon and played a crucial role in the creation and maintenance of the world.
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Jul 12
Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is a towering figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and is best known as the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. According to the Sumerian King List, Gilgamesh was the fifth king of Uruk and reigned in the early part of the Early Dynastic II period (circa 2700 BCE).
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Jul 12
The Sumerian cosmology is a fascinating blend of mythology and early scientific thought. The Sumerians envisioned the universe as a closed dome surrounded by a primordial saltwater sea. The earth was seen as a flat disc beneath this dome, with an underworld and a freshwater ocean called the Abzu beneath it.
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Jul 12
Ishtar, known as Inanna in Sumerian, is a deity of profound complexity and significance in Mesopotamian mythology, embodying the dualities of existence such as love and war, fertility and desolation. Her worship spanned across the ancient Near East, marking her as one of the most venerated figures in early human civilization
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Jul 12
Nammu is a primordial goddess in Sumerian mythology, often associated with the creation of the universe and humanity. She embodies the primeval waters, an elemental force from which life and the pantheon of gods emerged. As a creator deity, Nammu’s role is pivotal in the cosmogony of Mesopotamian belief systems, where she is revered as the mother who gave birth to the major deities, including Enki, the god of wisdom, water, and creation.
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Jul 12
Enki, known as the Sumerian god of water, wisdom, and creation, holds a pivotal place in Mesopotamian mythology for his role in the creation of humanity.
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Jul 12
Anu, the supreme deity of the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon, was revered as the god of the sky and the embodiment of heavenly power. His dominion was the highest celestial realm, a symbol of overarching authority and order in the cosmos.
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Jul 12
The Citadel of Erbil, a fortified settlement atop an ovoid-shaped tell in the heart of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, is a testament to the longevity of urban human settlements. Its history of continuous habitation stretches back over 7,000 years
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Jul 12
The geography of the Sumerians, a civilization that emerged in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, now south-central Iraq, played a crucial role in their development as one of the world’s earliest urban societies.
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Jul 12
The Sumerians, deeply connected to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that cradled their civilization, had a profound reverence for these waterways, which was reflected in their religious rituals. One such ritual was the ‘mîs-pî’, an intricate ceremony that involved the ‘washing of the mouth’ of divine statues, symbolizing purification and the induction of life into the idols.
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Jul 12
The cradle of civilization, Sumer, was home to the world’s first urban centres, where the wheel of history began to turn. Among the most prominent cities that rose from the fertile Mesopotamian plains were Uruk, Ur, Eridu, Nippur, Lagash, and Kish.
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Jul 12
Uruk, known today as Warka, was one of the most significant early cities in ancient Mesopotamia, located in the southern region of Sumer. Founded around 4500 BCE, Uruk is often credited as the birthplace of writing, around 3200 BCE, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
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Jul 12
Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization, was home to a rich tapestry of religions and mythologies that evolved over millennia. This page serves as a starting point for our journey into Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian beliefs.
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Jul 12
The Anunnaki, a term that echoes of ancient Sumer, refers to a pantheon of deities revered by the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Babylonians. Were these also the Watchers and Nephilim of the Book of Enoch, are these what some today call the cabal?
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Jul 11
The humble Black pudding, a distinctive type of blood sausage found in various guises around the world, has a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries, and represents a vestigial element to our collective legacy of blood sacrifice.
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Jul 06
Continuity of custom in the context of changing religious and spiritual beliefs refers to the enduring elements of a culture’s traditions, practices, and values that persist even as new beliefs and practices emerge.
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Jul 06
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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Jul 01
In Christianity, the concept that judgment belongs to God alone is rooted in the belief that only God possesses the perfect wisdom and justice required to judge human actions and intentions fairly. This idea is supported by various scriptural references which suggest that while humans can make judgments about behaviour and actions, ultimate judgment is reserved for God.
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Jun 30
This quote from Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in understanding one’s true nature and purpose. He suggests that instead of seeking answers or validation from external sources, individuals should turn their attention inward.
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