Damkina

deity underworld Hurrian single tradition · 3

Damkina is a Hurrian deity included in the kaluti (offering lists) dedicated to Ḫepat and formed part of her circle. She follows Ḫepat and her family on the reliefs from the Yazılıkaya sanctuary and is identified by name in accompanying inscriptions.

↻ synthesized from 3 sources

When

First attested
3000 BCE
Attested period
-3000 – -500
Historical notes
Listed as most powerful among Anunnaki during Middle Babylonian Period (c. 1592-1155 BCE).

Relationships

aspect of
Anunnaki

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Sources

wikipedia (3)

Source passages

“Takitu, Hutena and Hutellura, Allani, Ishara, Shalash, Damkina, (Umbu-)Nikkal, Ayu-Ikalti, Šauška... Takitu, Hutena and Hutellura, Allani, Ishara, Nabarbi, Shalash, Damkina”

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“During this period, the underworld deities Damkina, Nergal, and Madānu are listed as the most powerful among the Anunnaki, alongside Marduk”

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“Shimti ('fate'), who was a goddess in her own right but also a title of other goddesses such as Damkina and Ishtar. Damkina, for example, was titled banat shimti, 'creator of fate'.”

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