Eresh-kigal
- proper noun
- Literature
- In Mesopotamian mythology, Eresh-kigal is the goddess of the underworld.
Examples
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The myth of Inanna's descent into the underworld features Eresh-kigal as a central figure.
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As the consort of Nergal, Eresh-kigal plays a crucial role in the mythology surrounding death.
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In ancient texts, Eresh-kigal is described as ruling the realm of the dead with stern authority.
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Legends often recount the story of Eresh-kigal and her consort Nergal.
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Eresh-kigal ruled over the realm of the dead.
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In Mesopotamian mythology, Eresh-kigal is depicted as the goddess of the underworld and death.
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Many stories in ancient texts illustrate the power of Eresh-kigal as she governs the realm of the dead.
Synonyms
A goddess from ancient Mesopotamia who rules the land of the dead
A goddess who rules the land of the dead in ancient Mesopotamian stories
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eresh-kigal comes from ancient Mesopotamian words: Eresh meaning 'lady' and kigal meaning 'great earth' or 'underworld'. So she is literally the 'lady of the great earth', which fits her role as the queen and ruler of the dead.