✨Welcome once again to another episode of the Mythical Arcana Mythology podcast. Today we'll continue with the Sumerian/Mesopotamian Mythology arc. In this video we're going to talk about the story of Utu, also known as Shamash, the god of the sun and justice from Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Babylonian mythology. We'll talk about the Origins, their characteristics and roles, their connection to Dumuzid, the god shepherds and agriculture, Gilgamesh, the legendary hero and king, as well as Inanna, his twin and the love and war, and their influence on Mesopotamian culture, and much more! Grab some popcorn and enjoy. 🍿 This is the story of Utu, also known as Shamash, the god of the sun and justice, from Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Babylonian mythology. Sumerian Mesopotamian Mythology Explained.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:10 Utu (Shamash)
01:12 Origins
03:47 Appearance, Characteristics, Roles & Responsibilities
09:56 Symbols
11:27 Family, Consort, Children and Relationships.
16:03 Stories of Utu
16:30 Utu and The Laws of Hammurabi.
18:23 How Grain Came to Sumer.
20:11 Utu and the Drought.
21:45 Utu in the Myth, Inanna and Anu.
23:49 Utu's Role in Inanna Prefers the Farmer (The Courtship of Inanna and Dumuzid).
25:24 Utu's role in the story of Gilgamesh and Humbaba.
28:38 The Myth of Etana
30:16 Worship, Rituals, Festivals, and Prayers
32:05 Conclusion
33:34 Outro
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