The two main myths involving Ereshkigal are the story of Inanna's descent into the Underworld and the story of Ereshkigal's marriage to the god Nergal. Other myths also associate her with gods such as …

Ereshkigal, in Mesopotamian religion, goddess in the Sumero-Akkadian pantheon who was Lady of the Great Place (i.e., the abode of the dead) and in texts of the 3rd millennium bc wife of the god Ninazu …

Jun 21, 2025 · Who Was Ereshkigal? Ereshkigal’s name means “Lady of the Great Earth,” reflecting her dominion over the subterranean world where the dead reside. Unlike many deities who had multiple …

Ereshkigal is the older sister (more properly the aunt) of Ishtar, the goddess of life and fertility. In this sense, she is also her counterpart, the goddess of death and also the symbol of nature during the …

May 5, 2025 · Ereshkigal is a prominent figure in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the goddess of the Underworld. Known for her role as the ruler of the realm of the dead, she embodies the darker …

Oct 18, 2025 · Ereshkigal is a chthonic goddess that is found in the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia. She is believed to have been the Queen of the Underworld and a very powerful deity.

Yaǧmur Heffron, 'Ereškigal (goddess)', Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses, Oracc and the UK Higher Education Academy, 2024 [http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/amgg/Listofdeities/Ereshkigal/]

<p>Ereshkigal is an ancient goddess from Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the ruler of the underworld, known as Irkalla. She is unique in her ability to maintain order in her realm and is the …

Discover the mysteries of Ereshkigal, the Sumerian goddess of the underworld. Learn her myths, symbols, and the ancient worship practices.

Jan 11, 2017 · Ereshkigal was the most feared deity in the Mesopotamian pantheon because she represented one's final destination from which there was no returning. Ereshkigal is first mentioned in …