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Nirah
(boundary stone). He is often found on the edge of a kudurru, "enclosing" the stone document (land boundary, or entitlement deed). Nirah was a Mesopotamian god who served as the messenger (šipru) of Ištaran, the god of Der. He was depicted in the form of a snake.
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(boundary stone). He is often found on the edge of a kudurru, "enclosing" the stone document (land boundary, or entitlement deed). Nirah was a Mesopotamian god who served as the messenger (šipru) of Ištaran, the god of Der. He was depicted in the form of a snake.
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