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The Goddess Ereshkigal

Ereshkigal is a prominent figure in Mesopotamian mythology, known as the goddess of the underworld. Her name translates to “Queen of the Great Earth” or “Lady of the Great Place.” She rules over the land of the dead, often referred to as Kur or Irkalla, and is responsible for keeping the dead within her realm and preventing the living from entering.

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The God Nergal

Nergal, also known as Erra, was a prominent deity in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the god of war, death, and disease. He was associated with the underworld and often depicted as a fierce and destructive force. Nergal’s primary cult centre was the city of Kutha, where he was worshipped as the ruler of the underworld.

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The Sumerian cosmology

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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