Emu

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Emu is described as 'Nergal of Sūḫi' in the Mesopotamian god list Anšar = Anum and might be identical with Yam. His association with Nergal reflects Nergal's title 'king of the sea'.

When

First attested: 2000 BCE
Attested period: -2000 – -1200
Historical notes: Emu is mentioned in the Mesopotamian god list Anšar = Anum.

Relationships

co occurs with: Âmûm
syncretized with: Yam
manifested by: Kuringii, Kilowilina, Perilingunina, Itikaru, Tjapara

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Mentioned by

Kuringii
Kilowilina
Perilingunina
Itikaru
Tjapara

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Yam (god)

Source passages

“According to Ryan D. Winters the god Emu (de-mu), who is described as 'Nergal of Sūḫi' in the Mesopotamian god list Anšar = Anum, might also be identical with Yam.”
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