ACKERMANAt a glance
History, context & interpretation
Mythology and identity
Moon god, father of Inanna and Utu. Later known as Sin.
Attributed roles
In Mesopotamian traditions, Nanna (Sin) is associated with Moon, calendars, fertility. Different periods and sources may describe these roles differently.
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Related works in this archive include Hymns of Enheduanna, Descent of Inanna. Refer to each article for authorship, dating and surviving textual evidence.
Sources and further reading
Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.
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