A Balbale to Ninazu
A Balbale to Ninazu (ETCSL 4.17.1)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
5 pages
About This Book
Hymns and Songstheologyliterature
Ninazu was more than a god to the ancient Sumerians. This hymn reveals how a deity established his authority over a city and its people. You will see how divine power functioned through the lens of pastoral leadership and celestial endorsement.