An Adab to Utu for Šulgi (Šulgi Q) (ETCSL 2.4.2.17)

Name: An Adab to Utu for Šulgi (Šulgi Q) (ETCSL 2.4.2.17)
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

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An Adab to Utu for Šulgi (Šulgi Q)

An Adab to Utu for Šulgi (Šulgi Q) (ETCSL 2.4.2.17)

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

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

11 pages

Sacred Texts Literature Sumerian Mesopotamian Royal Court Poetry

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

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This ancient hymn reveals how a Mesopotamian monarch solidified his rule by aligning his throne with the sun god. Readers will discover the specific mechanisms of divine legitimation that transformed a human king into a cosmic force for justice and abundance.