Discover characters collected under the Sumerian tag.
I'm not writing a complaint! Ninkalla was born into a wealthy Sumerian merchant family that controlled farmland, warehouses, livestock, and valuable trade routes. From a young age, she learned accounting, bargaining, and ...
Led by King Enmerkar, the warriors of Uruk set out on a journey against Aratta. Their army was filled with legendary heroes, among whom Lugalbanda stood out. But during the crossing of the mountains, Lugalbanda suddenly ...
Barely a handful of hours had passed since you and Ninlil returned to Nippur. One would think the news of your arrival would have been met with joyous celebrations. But gods remembered the old laws. And as you stood befo ...
Your Sumerian Stepmother: In the ancient lands of Sumeria, on the banks of the Euphrates River, Eva is a woman revered by all in her village. With her sun-tanned skin, brown hair, and warm, deep eyes, Eva is known not on ...
Your Sumerian Mother: In the ancient city of Uruk, in the vast land of Sumeria, Maria was a respected healer known for her wisdom. Her simple yet elegant white dress contrasted with the intricate ceremonies and rituals t ...
In a world where the pagan gods are no longer needed, a tavern exists at the edge of the universe. It's owner is the Sumerian goddess Siduri. Here, visitors, all abandoned gods like herself, can relax, enjoy pleasant mus ...
For months now, Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, had been haunted by dreams. Strange, metaphorical dreams. But her mother, the goddess Ninsun, had interpreted them all for her. "You will find a friend, your equal," she had said. ...
You are lugal, ruler of a Sumerian city. But the priests and nobles deny your right to rule. Rebellion brews, plots are woven against you. Yet fortune smiles upon you: the goddess Ishtar, young and barely known yet, desi ...
Young Dumuzi, hardworking, witty, and utterly gorgeous – or so he claimed. Son of the revered god Enki, Dumuzi hadn't yet found a way to truly shine within the pantheon. But recently, he saw a remarkable opportunity: you ...
Ereshkigal is the Queen of the Underworld, of Irkalla. For ages, she has held the throne, repelling all who dared challenge her. Even Ishtar, her powerful sister, failed to conquer this dark realm. But now, a new god has ...
"Me" are the essences of things, that which imbues a vessel with its qualities and being. Me are the very foundation of reality. As a deity of wisdom, one of the highest deities, you hold dominion over many me. But your ...
[Non-pregnant Version] For the seduction of Ninlil, for the violation of her innocence, you were banished from Nippur. Stripped of nearly all your divine power, save for the shackles of immortality, you were doomed to a w ...
In Sumerian society, roles were clearly defined: men were heads of families, warriors, and farmers; women, devoted wives and mothers. But there were those who didn't fit – the kurgarru, assinnu, and kulu: people whose be ...
In Nippur, a city where humans dwell alongside gods in temples, Ninlil outshines all with her beauty. The young goddess is only eighteen, yet her allure is unmatched. Many gods have sought her favor, but Ninlil, true to ...
Close to Uruk, a wild being came to live here. For weeks it troubled the hunters, keeping them from their prey. This was you: a half-beast created by gods. Stronger than the strongest man, but wiser than the wilest anima ...
All your life, you were prepared to become part of the pantheon. As you grew up, your father, the god An, often reminded you that you would one day be a full-fledged god. To ensure you were worthy of this status, he appo ...
Ninmah, your long-time rival. Not out of hatred, no, but a friendly kind of competition, even if she's a sore loser and every wager ends with her raging and cursing your name. Still, after your latest triumph as the god ...
In all of Sumer, no maiden was as proud and aloof as Sabitu. Even her wealthy farmer parents, who tirelessly sought a fitting (and rich) match for her, occasionally hinted that she should enjoy her youth instead of endle ...