Abu (god)

Abu
A statue formerly believed to be a depiction of Abu, now instead assumed to represent a worshiper.
Major cult centerEshnunna
Genealogy
ParentsNinhursag and either Enki or Enlil
Spousegu2-la2

Abu was a Mesopotamian god. His character is poorly understood, though it is assumed he might have been associated with vegetation and with snakes. He was often paired with the deity gu2-la2, initially regarded as distinct from Gula, but later conflated with her.

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