An Adab to An for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen E) (ETCSL 2.4.4.5)

Name: An Adab to An for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen E) (ETCSL 2.4.4.5)
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

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An Adab to An for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen E)

An Adab to An for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen E) (ETCSL 2.4.4.5)

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

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

12 pages

Sacred Texts Literature Sumerian Mesopotamian Royal Court Poetry

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

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Ancient Sumerians believed their kings were hand-picked by the gods to rule the world. This hymn reveals how Šu-Suen solidified his authority by linking his military power directly to divine destiny. Readers will see how a ruler frames his reign as a necessary act of cosmic order.