Sumerian Gods and Goddess: Nergal

Introduction to Nergal

The ancient Sumerian Gods and Goddess contain a wealth of stories and legends, wrapped in Myths which typically provide a story with a morale code designed to influence the reader into behaviour as fitting Sumerian culture of the era.

In this article, we look at Nergal and the myths and legends surrounding Nergal, Nergal relationship to and with other Sumerian Gods and Goddess and key events and stories which relate to ancient astrology and the changing seasons.

About Nergal

Cockerel, axe, eagle or vulture, snakes, Scorpion, 3 headed- dog, lion, mace

Popular Sumerian Gods and Goddess related to Nergal

• Dumuzid
• Ereshkigal
• Mesh-ki- Ang- Gasher
• Nidaba
• Ningal
• Ningikurga
• Ninshubur
• Uruk
• Usumgallu
• Uttu
• En-me-nuna
• En-sipad-zid-ana

Articles and Books of Sumerian Gods and Goddess

• Book 7: Inanna and Dumuzid
• Book 10: Abzu and Tiamat
• Book 11: Enki and Ninhursag
• Book 17: Ninhursag and the Garden of Abundance
• Book 18: Geshtinanna
• Book 19: Gugalanna
• Book 21: Enmerkar
• Book 101: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 1
• Book 102: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 2
• Book 103: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 3
• Book 104: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 4
• Book 105: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 5
• Book 106: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 6
• Book 107: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 7
• Book 108: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 8
• Book 109: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 9
• Book 110: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 10
• Book 111: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 11
• Book 112: Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet 12