underworld deities
deity underworld single tradition · 1
Later sources indicate that underworld deities received birds as offerings. The Urkesh pit instead contains the remains of piglets, puppies, sheep, goats and donkeys. The first two of these animals were not typical sacrifices, and based on evidence from later rituals it is assumed they were used as agents of purification.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- -2300 – 2004
Relationships
- co occurs with
- primeval deities
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“However, while later sources indicate that underworld deities received birds as offerings, the Urkesh pit instead contains the remains of piglets, puppies, sheep, goats and donkeys.”
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