Lugal-ushumgal explained
Lugal-ushumgal (lugal-ušumgal)[1] was a Sumerian ruler (ensi, formerly read "Patesi") of Lagash ("Shirpula"), BCE. Several inscriptions of Lugal-ushumgal are known, particularly seal impressions, which refer to him as governor of Lagash and at the same time a vassal (arad, "servant" or "slave")[2] of the Akkadian Empire rulers Naram-Sin and his successor Shar-Kali-Sharri.[3] [4] [5]
It can be considered that Lugalushumgal was a collaborator of the Akkadian Empire, as was Meskigal, ruler of Adab.[6]
He was succeeded by Puzer-Mama who achieved independence from Shar-Kali-Sharri, assuming the title of "King of Lagash" and starting the illustrious Second Dynasty of Lagash.[7] [8]
Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Naram-sin
The seal depicts a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a male deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity.[9] The inscription carries two blocks of columns:
Seal of Lugalushumgal as vassal of Shar-Kali-Sharri
The second seal again shows a presentation scene of governor Lugal-ushumgal to a seated deity. Lugal-ushumgal is shown standing to the left, carrying an animal offering for the deity.[10] The inscription carries two blocks of columns:
Sources
- Frayne, Douglas R. (1993). Sargonic and Gutian Periods (Toronto, Buffalo, London. University of Toronto Press Incorporated)
Notes and References
- "ušumgal" in one word uses interverted cuneiforms compared to the basic reading "ušum-gal" Web site: epsd2/sux/ušumgal [dragon] ]. oracc.iaas.upenn.edu.
- Web site: Sumerian Dictionary . oracc.iaas.upenn.edu.
- Book: Woolley . Leonard . The Summerians . 1938 . 83 .
- Book: The Art Of Ancient Mesopotamia (Art Ebook) . 53 . English.
- Seal image M4 in: Book: The Art Of Ancient Mesopotamia (Art Ebook) . 53 . English.
- Book: The Cambridge Ancient History . 1971 . Cambridge University Press . 436 . 9780521077910 .
- "Puzur-Mama, who served as a "governor" of Lagash, in all probability during the reign of Shar-kali-sharri. After the Akkadian empire had collapsed, Puzur-Mama became fully independent, assuming the title of "King of Lagash"" in Book: Álvarez-Mon . Javier . Basello . Gian Pietro . Wicks . Yasmina . The Elamite World . 2018 . Routledge . 978-1-317-32983-1 . 254 . en.
- Book: The Cambridge Ancient History . 1971 . Cambridge University Press . 998 . 9780521077910 .
- Book: Eppihimer . Melissa . Exemplars of Kingship: Art, Tradition, and the Legacy of the Akkadians . 2019 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-090301-5 . 148–149 . en.
- Book: Eppihimer . Melissa . Exemplars of Kingship: Art, Tradition, and the Legacy of the Akkadians . 2019 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-090301-5 . 148–149 . en.
