Enki's Journey to Nippur (c. 2000 BCE) is a Sumerian origin myth explaining the creation of the temple at Eridu by the god Enki and how musical instruments were ordained for use in festivals in ancient Mesopotamia. #History #Enki #Nippur #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2214/enkis-journey-to-nippur/

Mesopotamian education was invented by the Sumerians following the creation of writing c. 3500 BCE. #History #Cuneiform #Nippur #Scribe #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2203/mesopotamian-education/

Enlil in the E-Kur (c. 2000 BCE) is a Sumerian hymn praising the sky god Enlil, his temple /ziggurat at Nippur , and his consort Ninlil, depicting all three in glowing terms and Enlil as a creator-god. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2181/enlil-in-the-e-kur/ #Enlil #Nippur #History

Shulgi and Ninlil's Barge is a Sumerian poem dated to the reign of Shulgi of Ur (2029-1982 BCE) celebrating the caulking of the barge of the goddess Ninlil, consort of the sky god Enlil , and the banquet held in the couple's honor by Shulgi who is then blessed by Ninlil with the promise of a prosperous reign. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2176/shulgi-and-ninlils-barge/ #ShulgiOfUr #Nippur #History

The Poor Man of Nippur (c. 701 BCE) is a Babylonian poem on the themes of the obligations of hospitality and revenge for an undeserved injury. A poor man of the city of Nippur feels mistreated when he visits the mayor and then goes to great lengths to avenge the insult; but is he abused or the abuser? https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2145/poor-man-of-nippur/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Zapier&utm_campaign=whencyclopedia #history #Nippur