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eresh-kigal

 

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Noun eresh-kigal has 1 sense
  1. Ereshkigal, Eresh-kigal, Ereshkigel - goddess of death and consort of Nergal
    --1 is a kind of Semitic deity

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Eresh-Kigal

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Sense: In Mesopotamian mythology, Eresh-Kigal is the queen of the Underworld and the sister of Ishtar, the goddess of love and war.

Usage:

  • Popular usage: Eresh-Kigal is often depicted as a powerful and fearsome deity ruling over the realm of the dead.
  • Local usage: In ancient Mesopotamia, people would perform rituals to honor Eresh-Kigal and seek her guidance in matters related to death and the afterlife.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Eresh-Kigal's realm in the Underworld was believed to be a dark and desolate place.
  2. Legends say that Eresh-Kigal possessed great knowledge and wisdom about the mysteries of life and death.
  3. The ancient Mesopotamians paid tribute to Eresh-Kigal through various rituals and offerings.

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