scorpion man's wife
nature_spirit mountain single tradition · 1
The scorpion man's wife is encountered by Gilgamesh at the mountain of Mashu, along with her husband. Their bodies flash with terrifying radiance, but they allow Gilgamesh to pass once he explains his purpose.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – -1600
- Historical notes
- Appears in Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Siduri, Enkidu's ghost, Shamash, Anu, Ea, Urshanabi, Utnapishtim
- consort of
- Scorpion man
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Upon reaching the mountain of Mashu, Gilgamesh encounters a scorpion man and his wife; their bodies flash with terrifying radiance, but once Gilgamesh tells them his purpose, they allow him to pass.”
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