Meshkiangasher

Meshkiangasher
𒈩𒆠𒉘𒂵𒊺𒅕
Cylinder seal depicting the king-priest and his acolyte feeding the sacred herd. Uruk period, c. 3200 BC.
King of Uruk
ReignUruk period (legendary)
PredecessorFirst dynasty of Kish
SuccessorEnmerkar
IssueEnmerkar
FatherUtu

Meshkiangasher[a][b] was a legendary king mentioned in the Sumerian King List as the priest of the Eanna temple in Uruk, whose journey led him to the enter the sea and ascend the mountains.

  1. ^ Marchesi, G. (2010). The Sumerian King List and the Early History of Mesopotamia. In M. G. Biga - M. Liverani (Eds.), Ana Turri Gimilli: Studi Dedicati Al Padre Werner R. Mayer, S. J., Da Amici e Allievi (Vicino Oriente - Quaderno 5; Roma), Pp. 231-248.


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