An Adab to Enki for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan D)
An Adab to Enki for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan D) (ETCSL 2.5.4.04)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
9 pages
About This Book
Royal and Court PoetryBabylontheologyliteraturepolitics
This ancient hymn reveals how a Mesopotamian king sought divine legitimacy from the god of wisdom. Readers will discover the direct link between royal power and the fertility of the land.