Ninsun - Wikipedia
Ninsun (also called Ninsumun, cuneiform: 𒀭𒊩𒌆𒄢 dNIN.SUMUN2; Sumerian: Nin-sumun (ak) "lady of the wild cows" [3]) was a Mesopotamian goddess. She is best known as the mother of the hero Gilgamesh and wife of deified legendary king Lugalbanda, and appears in this role in most versions of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Ninsun | Mesopotamian, Sumerian, Mother-Goddess | Britannica
Ninsun, in Mesopotamian religion, Sumerian deity, city goddess of Kullab in the southern herding region. As Ninsun’s name, Lady Wild Cow, indicates, she was originally represented in bovine form and was considered the divine power behind, as …
The Nurturing Goddess Ninsun: Worshipped by Ancient ...
2016年3月12日 · Ninsun is a female figure found in Sumerian mythology. She is a goddess whose parents are the deities Anu (the sky god) and Uras (a goddess of the earth). As a goddess, Ninsun was worshipped by the ancient Mesopotamians, and had several cult centers in …
Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses - Ninsumun (Ninsun ...
Ninsumun is primarily known as the mother of legendary king Gilgameš. She appears in this function already in the Sumerian Gilgameš tales (ETCSL 1.8.1-5) dating to the Old Babylonian period (or possibly earlier) and continues to be mentioned in the Standard Babylonian Epic of Gilgameš (George 2003). In the Standard Babylonian version, in the ...
The Sumerian Goddess Ninsun: Mother of Gilgamesh
2024年10月17日 · Among the pantheon of deities, the goddess Ninsun holds a significant position, revered as a divine mother and a symbol of wisdom. Her connection to Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, further elevates her status within the …
Ninsun Goddess: Unveiling the Divine Mother and Powerful ...
Ninsun’s mythical origins and divine lineage positioned her as a figure of reverence and maternal protection. She was regarded as a source of divine wisdom and a nurturing presence, embodying the qualities that ancient Mesopotamians associated with the ideal mother figure.
The Sumerian Goddess Ninsun: Wisdom and Protection
2024年10月18日 · Among these significant figures is Ninsun, a goddess revered for her wisdom and protective nature. Ninsun occupies a central role in the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia, particularly as the mother of the legendary hero Gilgamesh.