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The fish greet the god (1)

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11 Language, communication, libraries and education
01 Religious and ideological doctrines and imagery



 		Keywords
fish
gods
power
seas
Period
Greek Archaic Age
Sumerian Ur III Empire 		Channel
Greek poets
Sumerian poetry

Text
Enki’s Journey to Nippur 80-85, 90-92:
When Enki arises, indeed the fish arise in the waves. He steps to the Abzu, a (splendid) sight, he brings joy to the Engur. In the sea there is numinous awe at him, in the mighty river there is terror at him. The river Euphrates arises before him (as before) a fierce south wind … As he departs from the temple of Eridu, the river responds to its master: its voice [is … ] the voice of a calf, the voice of a sweet(-natured) cow.

Homer, Iliad 13.27-29:
(When Poseidon leaves his palace and drives over the waters) the sea creatures sported below him, (coming) from all their lairs, and did not fail to recognize their lord, and the sea parted, rejoicing.

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Enki’s Journey to Nippur 80-92
Homer, Iliad 13.27-29

Bibliography

West 1997, 381-382West, Martin L. The East Face of Helicon. West Asiatic Elements in Greek Poetry and Myth. Oxford: Clarendon Press 1997.

Amar Annus


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