An Adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C)
An Adab to Suen for Ibbi-Suen (Ibbi-Suen C) (ETCSL 2.4.5.3)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
10 pages
About This Book
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This ancient hymn reveals how a Mesopotamian monarch sought to anchor his rule in the will of the heavens. Readers will discover the specific divine mechanisms used to justify Ibbi-Suen's power amidst a crumbling empire.