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Edimmu

demonic underworld Sumerian single tradition · 1

Edimmu are ghosts from Sumerian mythology of those not buried properly. They are restless spirits of the improperly interred dead.

When

First attested
3000 BCE
Attested period
-3000 – -2000
Historical notes
Documented in ancient Sumerian cuneiform texts.

Relationships

co occurs with
Egbere, Eikthyrnir, Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, Elf, Eloko, Emere, Empusa, Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, Erlking, Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, each-uisge, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Encantado (mythology)

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (E)

Source passages

“Edimmu (Sumerian) – Ghosts of those not buried properly”

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