Sumerian Mythology: The True Story of Human Creation: The Confessions of the Goddess Ninhursag
We delve into the heart of Sumerian mythology and listen to the story of Ninhursag, the Mother Goddess, the true force behind the creation of humanity, a story filled with tears and joy. In this episode, you will witness the confessions of that silent and powerful force, Mother Earth, overshadowed by the great wars of gods and kings.
Why did the solution always come from a mother when the gods rebelled? What was the pain of watching her own creations perish in the Great Flood? And what does the patient strength of the earth tell us today, amidst the ambitions and wars of the male gods? In this video, discover how the universe was born with that "Great Separation," how humanity was molded from clay and the blood of the gods, and how a mother even challenged the king of the gods to protect her children, all in Ninhursag's own voice.
In this episode of our "Autobiography of the Gods" series, we touch upon the deepest moments of creation and sorrow. Join us on this journey, don't forget to subscribe to the channel and answer the most important question in the comments: Do you think the story of Ninhursag is one of the most tragic stories in mythology?
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Sources: Ninhursag (Mother Goddess)
Major Ancient Texts (Primary Sources):
**The Epic of Atra-Hasis
**The Myth of Enki and Ninhursag
**The Epic of Lugal-e
**Sumerian Creation Myths
Inspired Academic Sources and Authors (Secondary Sources):
**Samuel Noah Kramer - "History Begins in Sumer"
**Stephanie Dalley - "Myths from Mesopotamia"
**Thorkild Jacobsen - "The Treasures of Darkness"
**Jeremy Black & Anthony Green - "Gods, Demons" and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia"