Ningishzida
sumerian god
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Ningishzida
Summary
Ningishzida is a death deity[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Ningishzida's father was Ninazu[3].
- Ningishzida was married to Geshtinanna[4].
- Ningishzida was married to Azimua[5].
- Ningishzida is recorded as male[6].
- Ningishzida's instance of is recorded as death deity[7].
- Ningishzida's instance of is recorded as health deity[8].
- Ningishzida's instance of is recorded as fertility deity[9].
- Ningishzida's Commons category is recorded as Ningishzida[10].
- Ningishzida's worshipped by is recorded as Sumerian religion[11].
- Ningishzida dates from the ancient Near East[12].
- Ningishzida's culture is recorded as Sumerians[13].
Body
Origins and Family
Ningishzida's father was Ninazu[3].
Personal Life
Spouses include Geshtinanna[4], a goddess[14] and Azimua[5], a goddess[15].
Why It Matters
Ningishzida has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Who were Ningishzida's parents?
Ningishzida's father was Ninazu[3].