Aratta
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Aratta is a land that appears in the Sumerian myths related to Enmerkar and Lugalbanda, the two early and possibly mythical kings of Uruk who are also mentioned in the Sumerian king list.
]] Aratta is a land that appears in the Sumerian myths related to Enmerkar and Lugalbanda, the two early and possibly mythical kings of Uruk who are also mentioned in the Sumerian king list.
Other mentions in Sumerian literature
Praise Poem of Shulgi (Shulgi Y): "I filled it with treasures like those of holy Aratta." Shulgi and Ninlil's barge: "Aratta, full-laden with treasures" Proverbs: "When the authorities are wise, and the poor are loyal, it is the effect of the blessing of Aratta." Unprovenanced Proverbs: "When the authorities are wise, and the poor are passed by, it is the effect of the blessing of Aratta." Hymn to Hendursanga (Hendursanga A): "So that Aratta will be overwhelmed (?), Lugalbanda stands by at your (Hendursanga's) behest." Hymn to Nisaba (Nisaba A): "In Aratta he (Enki?) has placed E-zagin (the lapis lazuli temple) at her (Nisaba's) disposal." The building of Ninngirsu's temple (Gudea cylinder): "pure like Kesh and Aratta" Tigi to Suen (Nanna I): "the shrine of my heart which I (Nanna) have founded in joy like Aratta" Inana and Ibeh: "the inaccessible mountain range Aratta" Gilgamesh and Huwawa (Version B): "they know the way even to Aratta" Temple Hymns: Aratta is "respected" The Kesh Temple Hymn: Aratta is"important" Lament for Ur: Aratta is "weighty (counsel)"
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