Aruru
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Aruru
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A fragment, No. 102 in BL., reads her title at Keš as Aruru.
From Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms by Langdon, Stephen
As Aruru she took part with him in the creation of mankind.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander
The inhabitants of Uruk appeal for help to Aruru, who has created Gilgamesh: He has no rival....
From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris
Knowing that Ishtar, although the giver of life, does not grant a continuance of it, he who is produced by Aruru will have nothing to do with the great goddess.
From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris
Associated with Marduk in the creation of mankind is a goddess Aruru.
From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris
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