A Tigi to Enki for Ur-Ninurta (Ur-Ninurta B)
A Tigi to Enki for Ur-Ninurta (Ur-Ninurta B) (ETCSL 2.5.6.2)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
9 pages
About This Book
Royal and Court PoetryBabylontheologyliterature
This hymn reveals how an ancient king sought divine authority from the god of wisdom. Readers will discover the theological foundations of power in Mesopotamia and how rulers claimed their right to lead.