Shamash

Summary

Shamash is a solar deity^[1]. He draws 1,047 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #7 of 18).^[2]

Key Facts

• Shamash's father was Sin^[3].
• Shamash's mother was Ningal^[4].
• Among Shamash's spouses was Aya^[5].
• A child of Shamash was Mesh-ki-ang-gasher^[6].
• Shamash is recorded as male^[7].
• Shamash's instance of is recorded as solar deity^[8].
• Shamash's said to be the same as is recorded as Shamash^[9].
• Shamash's said to be the same as is recorded as Sun^[10].
• Shamash's worshipped by is recorded as Sumerian religion^[11].
• Shamash's different from is recorded as Uttu^[12].
• Shamash's uses is recorded as sun chariot^[13].
• Shamash dates from the ancient Near East^[14].
• Shamash's culture is recorded as Sumerians^[15].
• Shamash's sibling is recorded as Inanna^[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Shamash's father was Sin^[3]. His mother was Ningal^[4].

Personal Life

Among Shamash's spouses was Aya^[5]. A child of him was Mesh-ki-ang-gasher^[6].

Why It Matters

Shamash draws 1,047 Wikipedia views per month (solar_deity category, ranking #7 of 18).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[17] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[18]

FAQs

Who were Shamash's parents?

Shamash's father was Sin^[3]. Shamash's mother was Ningal^[4].

Who was Shamash married to?

Shamash's spouses include Aya^[5].