Complex Genealogies in Mesopotamia: From Mesilim to Tukultī-Ninurta I
Complex Genealogies in Mesopotamia: From Mesilim to Tukultī-Ninurta I
Author(s): Sebastian Fink, Vladimir SazonovSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Ancient World, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Complex; Genealogies; Mesopotamia; Sumer; Assyria; Mesilim; E-anatum; Gudea; Tukultī-Ninurta I; divine origin;
Summary/Abstract: The current article examines four case studies of complex genealogies in Mesopotamia from the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE. The first three case studies are focused on the complex genealogies used by 3rd millennium BC kings in the Early Dynastic Period III, in Lagaš II, and in the period of 3rd Dynasty of Ur. The fourth case study deals with Assyrian king Tukultī-Ninurta I (1242–1206 BCE).
Journal: Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica
- Issue Year: 25/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 231-248
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English