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n. - A Sumero-Babylonian god of rain, irrigation and fertility.

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Usage examples (12)
  • For example, in Lagash the patron deity was Ningirsu.
  • Thereupon Ningirsu did not communicate his orders directly to
  • That this is sound reasoning is proved by a second vision vouchsafed to Gudea by Ningirsu.
  • Ningirsu and Gatumdug; and then, repairing to Ninâ's temple, he recounted to her the details of his vision.
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