God Shamash Archive

Enmerkar: Legendary Sumerian Ruler Of Uruk And Granson Of God Utu

Enmerkar: Legendary Sumerian Founder And Ruler Of Uruk And Grandson Of God Utu

AncientPages.com | March 23, 2020

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Enmerkar is a mythological, semi-historical character from Sumerian legends. He represents the first dynasty (3500 - 2750 BC), including great Mesopotamian heroes, Meskiaggasher (his

Egyptian Mythology

Mysterious Scorpion Goddesses In Myths And Legends

AncientPages.com | January 26, 2016

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The mysterious scorpion goddess appears under different names among many ancient cultures. She is mentioned in several myths and legends worldwide. We encounter her

Aqrabuamelu – Mysterious Scorpion Men In Babylonian Mythology

AncientPages.com | January 19, 2016

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Aqrabuamelu are mysterious scorpion men mentioned in many Babylonian myths. They were said to be guardians of Shamash, the god of Sun truth,

Lapis lazuli cylinder seal. A suppliant goddess (left, with necklace counterweight) stands behind the robed king (center) who pours libation before the ascending sun god who holds the rod and ring of justice and rests his foot on a rectangular chequer-board mountain. Bur-Dagan, son of Kurub-Adad, inscribed on the seal, is probably the name of the owner. From a tomb in Ur, dated c. 1900 BC. BM 121418.

Shamash: Mesopotamian God Of Sun, Truth, Justice And Healing

AncientPages.com | January 11, 2016

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Shamash was the Sun god in the mythology of the ancient Near East. He was associated with truth, justice, and healing and was one of the