A praise poem of Enlil-bāni (Enlil-bāni A)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
13 pages
About This Book
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Enlil-bāni A reveals how an ancient ruler built his legitimacy through mercy rather than blood. Discover the Sumerian vision of a king who preserves his legacy by mandating his own praise in the royal scribal schools.