Echoes

Ninhursag and Belet-Ili

One god under two names, across The Cradle of Cities.

Why the sources call them one god

Her Akkadian counterpart Belet-ili ("Lady of the Gods") and Mami carry on her offices
From the entry on Ninhursag, naming Belet-Ili
Her Akkadian counterpart Belet-ili ("Lady of the Gods") and Mami carry on her offices
From the entry on Ninhursag, naming Belet-Ili
Her names were many — Ninmah "the Exalted Lady," Nintu "the Lady of Birth,"
From the entry on Ninhursag, naming Belet-Ili
known under many other names: Mami, Nintu, Ninmah, Aruru
From the entry on Belet-Ili, naming Ninhursag
known under many other names: Mami, Nintu, Ninmah, Aruru
From the entry on Belet-Ili, naming Ninhursag
known under many other names: Mami, Nintu, Ninmah, Aruru
From the entry on Belet-Ili, naming Ninhursag
In some traditions, she is identified with Ninhursag the Lady of the Foothills
From the entry on Belet-Ili, naming Ninhursag