John Shaqi
Mesopotamian3500 BCE – 500 BCE

Nunbarsegunu

Ancient Mesopotamia

Nunbarsegunu is an obscure mother goddess and goddess of barley in Mesopotamian mythology. Mentioned in creation texts as the 'old woman of Nippur', she is identified as the mother of Ninlil, the air goddess. Ninbarsegunu instructs her daughter in the arts of obtaining the attentions of Enlil.

Nunbarsegunu

Nunbarsegunu is an obscure mother goddess and goddess of barley in Mesopotamian mythology. Mentioned in creation texts as the 'old woman of Nippur', she is identified as the mother of Ninlil, the air goddess. Ninbarsegunu instructs her daughter in the arts of obtaining the attentions of Enlil. It has been suggested that Nunbarsegunu is another name for Nisaba, goddess of writing.

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

Source: Wikipedia

Sources & Notes

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

Discussion

Discussion

No comments yet

Start the discussion — sign in to leave a comment.

Join the Discussion

Join the discussion

Sign in to leave a comment or review.

Sign InorCreate an account