Namtar
Americannoun
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Beltani's prayers to Namtar, however, had lost their sincerity, for the old woman could not in her heart wish Istar to live in her terrible disfigurement.
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Her daily portion, as with other divinities, comes from the table of the gods, brought by her faithful messenger, Namtar.
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As an illustration of this principle he gives an incantation against "the wicked Namtar."
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Some of these diseases, moreover, were personified, as Namtar, the demon of 'plague,' and Ashakku, the demon of 'wasting disease.'
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She was compelled, however, to obey the high gods, and addressed Namtar, saying: Unto Ishtar give the waters of life and bring her before me.
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