Ereshkigal, The Great Lady Under the Earth

Religion: Sumerian and Akkadian

Titles/Epithets: Mistress of Souls

Functions: Queen of the Underworld, Judge of the Dead, Warden of Souls

Domain/Kingdom: Irkalla (also known as Arali, Kigal, Gizal, and the lower world)

Offerings: Wine, Garlic, Grains, Beans, Truffles, Onions, Lettuce, Fish

Sacred Animals: Owls and Lions

Relatives: Inanna/Ishtar (Sister), Nergal (Consort)

Myths

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