Dumuzi
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A god of pastures and plants in Sumerian religion who is the husband of Inanna
- proper noun
- Literature
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- In tales of old, the people prayed to Dumuzi for plentiful harvests and protection over their fields.
Examples
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And the people praised Dumuzi: "Oh, the King's loins!"
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Here is how Dumuzi's whereabouts are discovered: pre-formatted table
Academic text (2010) -
Dumuzi, the Sumerian god of pastures, is often depicted in ancient texts as the beloved consort of the goddess Inanna.
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According to mythology, when Dumuzi was reunited with Inanna, the earth would bloom, symbolizing the harmony of nature.
Synonyms
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An ancient Mesopotamian god of plants and pastures linked to the summer month
is defined by being the consort of a goddess rather than by month association
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Dumuzi is a name from ancient Sumerian made of dumu meaning 'son' and zi often meaning 'life' or 'breath'. A helpful way to remember him is to think of Dumuzi as the 'son of life', which fits his role as a god of pastures and plants who dies and returns each year.