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Bau (goddess)
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Bau is a Mesopotamian goddess. The reading of her name is a subject of debate among researchers, though Bau is considered the conventional spelling today. While initially regarded simply as a life-giv
Bust of a goddess, perhaps Bau, from Girsu. Louvre Museum.
Bust of a goddess, perhaps Bau, from Girsu. Louvre Museum.
Mesopotamian female deity seated on a chair, probably Bau or Ishtar. Old-Babylonian fired clay plaque from Ur, Iraq, 2003-1595 BCE. Sulaymaniyah Museu
Mesopotamian female deity seated on a chair, probably Bau or Ishtar. Old-Babylonian fired clay plaque from Ur, Iraq, 2003-1595 BCE. Sulaymaniyah Museum, Iraq
A seated figurine of Bau from Ur, on display in Iraq Museum.
A seated figurine of Bau from Ur, on display in Iraq Museum.
A tablet mentioning sacrifices made to various gods worshiped in the state of Lagash, including Bau.
A tablet mentioning sacrifices made to various gods worshiped in the state of Lagash, including Bau.
Ningirsu
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Ninĝirsu was a Mesopotamian god regarded as the tutelary deity of the city of Ĝirsu, and as the chief god of the local pantheon of the state of Lagash. He shares many aspects with the god Ninurta. Nin
Bau (goddess)
…also acquired the role of a healing goddess. She could be described as a divine midwife. In sources from Lagash and Girsu, Bau's husband was the god Ningirsu. Among their children were deities such as Igalim, Shulshaga and Ḫegir. While they could still be regarded as a couple in later sources, from the Old…
Fragment of the Stele of Vultures showing Ninĝirsu. He holds a mace and a battle net in which men from Umma are imprisoned.The battle net is closed by
Fragment of the Stele of Vultures showing Ninĝirsu. He holds a mace and a battle net in which men from Umma are imprisoned.The battle net is closed by his composite emblem, which represents the Anzû over two lions. Musée du Louvre.
Fragment of a votive relief to the life of Gudea showing Bau and Ningirsu. Musée du Louvre.
Fragment of a votive relief to the life of Gudea showing Bau and Ningirsu. Musée du Louvre.
The "Figure aux Plumes". The figure represented has been variously interpreted as a priest-king or as Ninĝirsu. Musée du Louvre.
The "Figure aux Plumes". The figure represented has been variously interpreted as a priest-king or as Ninĝirsu. Musée du Louvre.