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ninhursag

/nɪnˈhʊr.sɑːɡ/

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noun

/nɪnˈhʊr.sɑːɡ/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к великой богине-матери в шумерской мифологии, также известной под именами Аруру, Мама и Нинту.

A proper noun referring to a major mother goddess in Sumerian mythology, also known by the names Aruru, Mama, and Nintu.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Sumerian mother goddessC2formal

    A principal mother goddess in Sumerian mythology, also known as Aruru, Mama, and Nintu, associated with fertility, childbirth, and the mountains.

    ruШумерская богиня-мать

    • Ninhursag was revered as the great mother goddess of the Sumerians.
    • In ancient texts, Ninhursag is often called the mother of all gods.
    • The temple of Ninhursag was a center for fertility rituals.

    Synonymsarurumamanintu