John Shaqi
Mesopotamian3500 BCE – 500 BCE

Ninagal

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ninagal or Ninagala was a Mesopotamian god regarded as a divine smith. He was commonly associated with other deities connected to craftsmanship. Texts from the reign of Ur-Baba of Lagash indicate that he was the personal deity of this king, who built a temple dedicated to him, most likely in Girsu.

Ninagal

Ninagal or Ninagala was a Mesopotamian god regarded as a divine smith. He was commonly associated with other deities connected to craftsmanship. Texts from the reign of Ur-Baba of Lagash indicate that he was the personal deity of this king, who built a temple dedicated to him, most likely in Girsu. He is well attested in texts dealing with the preparation of statues of deities, as well as other cultic paraphernalia.

Pantheon: Mesopotamian Culture: Sumerian / Akkadian Civilization: Ancient Mesopotamia Period: 3500 BCE – 500 BCE

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninagal

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