Enannatum I Explained

Enannatum I
King of Lagash
Reign:c. 2450  BC
Predecessor:Eannatum
Successor:Entemena
Dynasty:1st Dynasty of Lagash

Enannatum I (Sumerian: {{cuneiform|,), son of Akurgal, succeeded his brother E-anna-tum as Ensi (ruler, king) of Lagash.[1] During his rule, Umma once more asserted independence under its ensi Ur-Lumma, who attacked Lagash unsuccessfully. After several battles, En-an-na-túm I finally defeated Ur-Lumma.[1] Ur-Lumma was replaced by a priest-king, Illi, who also attacked Lagash.

Enannatum had a son named Meannesi, who is known for dedicating a statue for the life of his father and mother.[2] [3] He has two other sons, Lummatur, and Entemena, the latter succeeding him to the throne.[1] His wife was named Ashumen.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enanatum I . Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative . Oxford University.
  2. Book: Bahrani . Zainab . Women of Babylon: Gender and Representation in Mesopotamia . 2013 . Routledge . 978-1-134-60140-0 . 100 . en.
  3. Web site: Statue of Meannesi . cdli.ucla.edu.