Shamiram/Semiramis

deity Assyrian single tradition · 1

Shamiram/Semiramis is a legendary figure based on the historical Assyrian queen Shammuramat, who lived in the 9th century BC. The legend of Ara and Shamiram may reflect the historical reality of the conflicts between Assyria and Urartu. The legendary Shamiram/Semiramis is based on the historical Assyrian queen Shammuramat, who lived in the 9th century BC.

When

First attested
900 BCE
Attested period
0 – 0
Historical notes
Based on the historical Assyrian queen Shammuramat.

Relationships

co occurs with
Inushpua
consort of
Ara

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Apart from its mythological side, the legend of Ara and Shamiram may reflect the historical reality of the conflicts between Assyria and Urartu.”

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