A Tigi to Bau for Gudea (Gudea A) (ETCSL 2.3.2)

Name: A Tigi to Bau for Gudea (Gudea A) (ETCSL 2.3.2)
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

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A Tigi to Bau for Gudea (Gudea A)

A Tigi to Bau for Gudea (Gudea A) (ETCSL 2.3.2)

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)

9 pages

Sacred Texts Literature Sumerian Mesopotamian Royal Court Poetry

Royal & Court Poetry Sacred Texts Literature & Poetry Sumerian & Mesopotamian

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This hymn reveals how the goddess Bau chose Gudea to rule the city of Lagaš. Readers will discover the ancient political mechanism that linked divine favor to earthly power. It is a direct look at how a ruler claimed legitimacy through ritual praise.