The cult of Sin was intimately connected with the cattle herds and the domestication of large flocks of animals.
The Reign of Nabonidus | A History of the Supreme Moon God
The Self-Deified King | A Story of Military Rule in Mesopotamia
It is fair to conclude that it was military rule--and not kingship, per se--that led to the self-deification of kings.
The Laurel Wreath of the Ancient World | When the Cities of Mesopotamia Took Their First Breath
In Mesopotamia, the concept of a temporary ruler acting as a custodian of the divine sought to solve the conflict that had arisen between secular and religious leadership.
The Literary Legacy of Ashurbanipal | A Great King Who Collected Books
During and throughout the course of his long reign, Ashurbanipal utilised the resources at his disposal to construct the Library of Ashurbanipal: a collection of texts and documents of various different genres.
The Exaltation of Innana | Interview with Dr. Louise Pryke
"Enheduanna is indeed the world’s first individually identified author. As well as being a priestess, she was also a princess as the daughter of Sargon of Akkad (‘Sargon the Great’). Ishtar was worshipped with songs of praise, festivals, and libations."