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Title: The Creators of Ninurta
Author(s): HANSMAN, J.
Journal: Iranica Antiqua
Volume: 33    Date: 1998   
Pages: 11-24
DOI: 10.2143/IA.33.0.519120

Abstract :
Many Sumerian and Akkadian gods of ancient Mesopotamia were associated with attributes symbolizing aspects of their divine power. In this paper the author considers the emblems of the Sumerian god Ninurta, whom the Akkadians absorbed, and suggests to identify a further device associated with this deity.

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