Sumerian Section
In brief the sumerians settled in the southern mesopotamian section of Sumer, around 3000 B.C.E. In Greek, mesopotamia stands for " between the rivers ". They faded out around 1800 B.C.E. But before their demise they were accredited with being the first to develop many concepts. Among these are astronomy, law, the first recorded writings, lunar calendar, abstract mathematics, cities, monarchies and so on. They worshipped as a polytheistic society. And were extremely adept at the mystic arts.
Sumerian Rituals and Spells
Ishtar - ( Inanna ) Poems, Incantations, prayers ect.
Ishtar fulfills many roles. She is known as an Ancient Fertility Goddess, as the Mother Goddess of all Gods, as a Love Goddess, and as a War Goddess to name a few. She has been worshipped by many diverse cultures and by many different names. Some of these are Inanna, Cybele, Isis, Astarte, and Hera. And the list goes on. She is considered as the generative powers in nature and mankind. Her contributions are many.
The first recorded writings came from Sumeria. They were pagan documents written by Enheduanna. She was an " en " or High Priestess of Nanna, the Sumerian Moon God. She was the daughter of Sargon the Great. He was the first king ever to rule over an empire comprised of Sumer and Akkad. Enheduanna lived in the city of Ur. She lived from 2300 .C.E. to 2225 B.C.E
Her writings consist of:
nin-me-sar-ra (Queen of countless divine powers)
in-nin sa gur-ra (Stout-hearted Lady)
in-nin me-hus-a (Inanna and Ebih)
e-u-nir (The collection of 42 Sumerian temple hymns)
e-u-gim e-a (hymn of praise to Ekishnugal and Nanna on Assumption of en-ship)
unknown (Hymn of praise of Enheduana)
Sumerian consecration of a Magick Circle
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The Original story of Creation
The first recorded writings came from Sumeria. They were pagan documents written by Enheduanna. She was an " en " or High Priestess of Nanna, the Sumerian Moon God. She was the daughter of Sargon the Great. He was the first king ever to rule over an empire comprised of Sumer and Akkad. Enheduanna lived in the city of Ur. She lived from 2300 .C.E. to 2225 B.C.E
Her writings consist of:
nin-me-sar-ra ( Queen of countless divine powers )
in-nin sa gur-ra ( Stout-hearted Lady )
in-nin me-hus-a ( Inanna and Ebih )
e-u-nir ( The collection of 42 Sumerian temple hymns )
e-u-gim e-a ( hymn of praise to Ekishnugal and Nanna on Assumption of en-ship )
unknown ( Hymn of praise of Enheduana )
Mesopotamian Pantheon
The Eleven Tablets of Giglamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is thought to be the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cunieform script. It's about the adventures of the historical King of Uruk
(Circa 2750 - 2500 BCE).