Location

Ekur

Mountain house, where heaven meets earth.The temple that anchors the world to the will of the gods.

Domains

Earth Kingship

Description

The great temple of Enlil in Nippur. Its name means "Mountain House," and it served as the religious center of Sumer.

Significance

Ekur was the supreme religious sanctuary where divine authority was legitimized. No king could claim rightful rule without the blessing of Enlil at Ekur.

Symbols & Attributes

zigguratmountain-peak

Connections

Associated with Enlil Enlil's great temple in Nippur

Sources & References

  • The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character Kramer, Samuel Noah (1963)
  • ETCSL (Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature) Visit