Iškur
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Iškur is a Mesopotamian storm god, associated with rain, storms, and agriculture. He is sometimes considered an assistant or companion to more prominent gods like Enlil and Ninurta. He is identified with Adad.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -1000
- Historical notes
- Appears in the list of gods found at Shuruppak.
Relationships
- parent of
- Gibil
- consort of
- Shala
- sibling of
- Utu/Shamash, Inanna/Ishtar, Enki
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Though originating in northern Mesopotamia, Adad was identified by the same Sumerogram dIM that designated Iškur in the south. His worship became widespread in Mesopotamia after the First Babylonian dynasty. A text dating from the reign of Ur-Ninurta characterizes the two sides of Adad/Iškur as threatening in his stormy rage, and benevolent in giving life.”
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