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ninurta

/nɪˈnʊr.tə/

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noun

formalcommon/nɪˈnʊr.tə/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a solar deity, firstborn of Bel, with a consort named Gula; a god of war, the chase, and agriculture, sometimes identified with the biblical Nimrod.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к солнечному божеству, первенцу Бела, с супругой по имени Гула; бог войны, охоты и земледелия, иногда отождествляемый с библейским Нимродом.
  1. Mesopotamian deity C1 formal

    A prominent god in ancient Mesopotamian religion, associated with agriculture, hunting, and war. He was considered the firstborn of the god Bel (Enlil) and his consort was the goddess Gula. He is sometimes linked to the biblical figure Nimrod.

    • In Sumerian mythology, Ninurta was revered as a powerful warrior god.
    • Temples dedicated to Ninurta were built in major cities like Nippur.
    • The epic of Anzu describes Ninurta's battle against the monstrous bird.

    🇷🇺Мессопотамское божество

    Synonyms: ningirsu