In this article I deal with the description of two groups of “seven warriors” in two Sumerian literary compositions: the Hymn to Hendursaĝa and Gilgameš and Huwawa. Thus, I discuss the relevant passages of the compositions, analysing the parallels and supporting the hypothesis that these seven warriors may be Sumerian literary forerunners to the hep- tad, later known as the Sebettu. In the conclusion, I discuss the number seven and the Heptad, adding a further parallel (Lugalbanda in the Mountain Cave), as well as further comments on demonic descriptions and iconography.
On the early history of the seven demons (Sebettu) / Verderame, Lorenzo. - STAMPA. - 441(2017), pp. 283-296. - ALTER ORIENT UND ALTES TESTAMENT.
On the early history of the seven demons (Sebettu)
VERDERAME, Lorenzo
2017
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In this article I deal with the description of two groups of “seven warriors” in two Sumerian literary compositions: the Hymn to Hendursaĝa and Gilgameš and Huwawa. Thus, I discuss the relevant passages of the compositions, analysing the parallels and supporting the hypothesis that these seven warriors may be Sumerian literary forerunners to the hep- tad, later known as the Sebettu. In the conclusion, I discuss the number seven and the Heptad, adding a further parallel (Lugalbanda in the Mountain Cave), as well as further comments on demonic descriptions and iconography.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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