Mushdamma
Encyclopedia
In Sumerian mythology, Mushdamma, "the Great Builder of Enlil
", is the god
of buildings and foundations. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag
. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Kabta
, the god of bricks.
Enlil
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", is the god
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
of buildings and foundations. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag
Ninhursag
In Sumerian mythology, Ninhursag or Ninkharsag was the earth and mother goddess, one of the seven great deities of Sumer. She is principally a fertility goddess. Temple hymn sources identify her as the 'true and great lady of heaven' and kings of Sumer were 'nourished by Ninhursag's milk'...
. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Kabta
Kabta
In Sumerian mythology, Kabta is the god of pickaxes and the shaping of bricks. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Mushdamma, the god of foundations and buildings....
, the god of bricks.