Damgalnunna

/ˌdɑːmɡɑːlˈnʊnə/ noun

Definition

A Sumerian goddess in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, associated with cattle and a consort or aspect of the underworld.

Etymology

From Sumerian dam-gal-nun-na; Sumerian divine name where 'dam' means wife/woman and 'gal-nun-na' relates to greatness or the underworld realm.

Kelly Says

Names of ancient Sumerian gods literally mean things—Damgalnunna's name tells us she was 'the wife' of an underworld figure, and these meanings help us understand ancient theology!

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