lamma
deity single tradition · 3
A lamma is a tutelary protective deity. Gatumdug assigned a lamma to Gudea.
↻ synthesized from 3 sources
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -1200
- Historical notes
- LAMMA appears in myths belonging to the Kumarbi Cycle, attested from the Bronze Age.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ninlil, Ea, Kumarbi, Minki, Ullikummi, Ammunki, Napšara, Ammezzadu, Apandu, Ḫedammu, Upelluri, Eltara, Bau, Nanshe, Gatumdug, Ningishzida, Shulsaga, Nara, Enlil, Teshub, Išḫara, Allani
- allied with
- Kubaba
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (3)
Source passages
“According to another of his inscriptions she assigned a lamma (tutelary protective deity) to him. Passages alluding to this event are considered evidence of lamma being regarded as separate from a personal deity, as it is well attested that Ningishzida played this role for said ruler.”
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