Dilimbabbar
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Dilimbabbar is a name of the moon god, translated as 'the shining one who walks alone' or 'the shining bowl'. It is debated whether Dilimbabbar was originally a distinct deity from Sin, or simply a title. The Zame Hymns from the Early Dynastic period link this title with the worship of the moon god in Urum.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -1000
- Historical notes
- Attested from Early Dynastic period to 1st millennium BCE.
Relationships
- serves
- Sin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Dilimbabbar is already attested in the Early Dynastic god list from Abu Salabikh. The Zame Hymns from the same period link this title with the worship of the moon god in Urum (Tell Uqair).”
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