An Adab to Enlil for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan H)
An Adab to Enlil for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan H) (ETCSL 2.5.4.08)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
9 pages
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This hymn forces a direct connection between the absolute power of the god Enlil and the political survival of King Išme-Dagan. Readers will see how an ancient monarch used religious devotion to justify his authority and demand a prosperous, permanent reign.