An Ua-di to Inana for Lipit-Eštar (Lipit-Eštar H)
An Ua-di to Inana for Lipit-Eštar (Lipit-Eštar H) (ETCSL 2.5.5.8)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
6 pages
About This Book
Royal and Court PoetryBabylonliteraturetheology
This hymn reveals how ancient rulers used divine favor to solidify their grip on power. You will discover the intimate and protective relationship between King Lipit-Eštar and the goddess Inana.