An Adab to Suen for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen F) (ETCSL 2.4.4.6)

Name: An Adab to Suen for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen F) (ETCSL 2.4.4.6)
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

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An Adab to Suen for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen F)

An Adab to Suen for Šu-Suen (Šu-Suen F) (ETCSL 2.4.4.6)

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

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

19 pages

Sacred Texts Literature Sumerian Mesopotamian Royal Court Poetry

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

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Royal and Court PoetryIsin/Larsatheologyliterature

This liturgical hymn elevates the Sumerian king Šu-Suen by anchoring his rule in the cosmic authority of the moon god Nanna. Readers will discover how ancient poets used celestial imagery to transform a political ruler into a divine representative of the heavens.