A hymn to Nungal (Nungal A)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
13 pages
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This ancient Sumerian hymn transforms the grim concept of a prison into a tool for spiritual salvation. Readers will discover a brutal yet redemptive vision of justice where suffering serves to polish the soul like fine silver.