Letter from Ugubi to his mother

Name: Letter from Ugubi to his mother
Author: Anonymous Sumerian

Anonymous Sumerian

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Letter from Ugubi to his mother

Anonymous Sumerian

Sumerian

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

2 pages

Literature Sacred Texts Sumerian Mesopotamian Royal Court Poetry

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Ugubi is stuck in a miserable exile in Eridug and demands his mother send a messenger at once. This ancient letter reveals a raw, relatable human struggle against loneliness and poor living conditions. Discover why an ancient Sumerian man preferred his home city of Urim over a city of gods.