An Adab to Ninurta for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan P) (ETCSL 2.5.4.16)

Name: An Adab to Ninurta for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan P) (ETCSL 2.5.4.16)
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

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An Adab to Ninurta for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan P)

An Adab to Ninurta for Išme-Dagan (Išme-Dagan P) (ETCSL 2.5.4.16)

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

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

5 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 PoetryBabylontheologyliterature

This hymn forces an encounter with the raw, destructive power of Ninurta and the calculated legitimacy of King Išme-Dagan. It asks how a mortal ruler channels divine authority to secure his throne. Readers will discover the ancient connection between martial might and the celestial halls of the gods.