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Gudea

[goo-dee-uh]
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noun
  1. flourished c2250 b.c., Sumerian ruler.
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Historical Examples

  • Ur-Bau and Gudea alone of the ancient rulers refer to this god.

    The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

    Morris Jastrow

  • Gudea describes the papakhu as the "dark" (or inner) chamber.

  • In the days of Gudea, we find Bau occupying this superior rank.

  • Such was the dream of Gudea, and he was troubled because he could not interpret it.

  • By the diadem he wore upon his head Gudea knew that the figure must be a god.