LLT 321 Basic terms of Sumerian Mythology (for Quiz 1)
Be able to identify the following figures; give chief functions and family relations:
An = Anu (fem. Antum) Anunnaki Anzu
(vs.Ninurta) [cf. Babylonian version] Geshtinanna |
Emesh and Enten Ereshkigal
Gobekli Tepe
Ninshubur Ziusudra and Atrahasis We-e Namtar Ishkur = Adad Tilmun (or Dilmun) Ninsar, Uttu and Ninti (= 'Lady of the Rib') Utu |
Be prepared to summarize key stories and themes: (for ID or 'discussion' questions)
Dumuzi's Dream
Descent of Inanna
Rape of Ninlil
Enki and Ninmah (and other 'Makings of Man')
Enki and Ninhursag in Tilmun (=Dilmun)
'Eridu Genesis'
Adapa
Atrahasis
Explain Jacobsen's theory of evolving metaphors for the 'numinous' with examples (ch.1)
Explain Jacobsen's theory of the rise and reversed role of 'personal god' (ch.5)