Enmesarra
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Enmesarra, or Enmešarra, in Sumerian and Akkadian mythology is an underworld god of the law. Described as a Sun god
, protector of flocks and vegetation, and therefore he has been equated with Nergal
.. On the other hand, he has been described as an ancestor of Enlil
, and it has been claimed that Enlil slew him.
Solar deity
A solar deity is a sky deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms...
, protector of flocks and vegetation, and therefore he has been equated with Nergal
Nergal
The name Nergal, Nirgal, or Nirgali refers to a deity in Babylon with the main seat of his cult at Cuthah represented by the mound of Tell-Ibrahim. Nergal is mentioned in the Hebrew bible as the deity of the city of Cuth : "And the men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal"...
.. On the other hand, he has been described as an ancestor of Enlil
Enlil
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, and it has been claimed that Enlil slew him.