Ishum

[ee-shuhm]

noun

1. the Akkadian god of fire and the companion of Irra.

Example Sentences

Ishum, god, 51; identity with Pa-sag, 101; in proper names of, 2nd Bab. period, 169; messenger of Nusku, 280; solar deity, 528; local deity, 528; attendant of Dibbarra, 529, 594; describes Dibbarra's deeds, 530 ff.; his wars, 533 ff.; associated with Sibi, 533; "the warrior," 533; associated with Nergal, 594.

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Seven spirits, cause eclipse of moon, 264, 276; 12th month sacred to them, 463; Sibi, collective personification of the s. p. associated in war with Ishum, 533.

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Sibi, collective personification of the seven evil spirits associated with Ishum, 533.

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Pa-sag, god, 51; "the leader of the land," 101; identity with Ishum, 101; lieutenant of Shamash, 107; in Gudea's pantheon, 106.

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Khashur, mountain destroyed by Ishum, 533.

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