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  1. Gula (goddess) - Wikipedia

    Gula (Sumerian: "the great" [1]) was a Mesopotamian goddess of medicine, portrayed as a divine physician and midwife. Over the course of the second and first millennia BCE, she became …

  2. The Cult of Gula: Goddess of Healing and Medicine in ...

    May 21, 2024 · Gula, the Mesopotamian goddess of healing and medicine, played a vital role in the lives of ancient Mesopotamian people. Her cult was widespread, and her temples served …

  3. gula - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    3 days ago · gula (plural gulas or gulae) The upper front of the neck, next to the chin; the upper throat. (zoology) A plate which in most insects supports the submentum. (architecture) A …

  4. Gula - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 18, 2017 · Gula (also known as Ninkarrak) is the Sumerian goddess of healing and patroness of doctors, healing arts, and medical practices. She is first attested to in the Ur III Period (2047 …

  5. Gula (goddess) - Wikiwand

    Gula was a Mesopotamian goddess of medicine, portrayed as a divine physician and midwife. Over the course of the second and first millennia BCE, she became one ...

  6. Gula - Myths and sagas

    Gula, also known as Ninkarrak, Ninisinna, or Bau, is a significant deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, revered primarily as the goddess of healing and medicine. Her worship was …

  7. Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses - Gula/Ninkarrak ...

    Gula/Ninkarrak's attribute animal was the dog, both in iconography as well as in texts. Representations of Gula/Ninkarrak as a seated figure with a dog reclining at her feet emerge …

  8. The Temple of Gula: Healing and Divine Intervention

    Dec 6, 2024 · Gula, often referred to as the “Great Lady,” is a goddess whose origins can be traced back to the ancient city of Babylon. She is frequently depicted as a nurturing figure, …

  9. Gula / Ninisina - Ancient Near East

    According to Mesopotamian belief, Gula was mother to the gods of healing Damu and Ninazu. Gula was also known as Nintinuga, Ninkarak, Meme and Bau, the names of other goddesses …

  10. Gula (goddess) explained

    What is Gula (goddess)? Gula was a Mesopotamian goddess of medicine, portrayed as a divine physician and midwife.