Namtar
Mesopotamian mythical being inhabiting the underworld
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Namtar
Summary
Namtar is a god[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Namtar's father was Enlil[3].
- Namtar's mother was Ereshkigal[4].
- Namtar was married to Hušbišag[5].
- Namtar was employed by Anu[6].
- Among Namtar's employers was Ereshkigal[7].
- Among Namtar's employers was Nergal[8].
- Namtar is recorded as male[9].
- Namtar's instance of is recorded as god[10].
- Namtar's instance of is recorded as death deity[11].
- Namtar's worshipped by is recorded as Sumerian religion[12].
Body
Origins and Family
Namtar's father was Enlil[3]. His mother was Ereshkigal[4].
Career and Affiliations
Employers include Anu[6], a god[13]; Ereshkigal[7], a Mesopotamian deity[14]; and Nergal[8], a god[15].
Personal Life
Among Namtar's spouses was Hušbišag[5].
Why It Matters
Namtar has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Who were Namtar's parents?
Namtar's father was Enlil[3]. Namtar's mother was Ereshkigal[4].
Who was Namtar married to?
Namtar's spouses include Hušbišag[5].