me (divine decrees)
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Me (divine decrees) are fundamental Sumerian divine ordinances that establish and regulate the essential powers, roles, and cultural institutions of gods and humans.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Me (divine decrees) | 0 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sumerian religious concept
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divine ordinance ⓘ mythological object ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
cosmic order
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divine authority ⓘ social order ⓘ |
| category | abstract sacred properties ⓘ |
| considered | unchangeable divine norms ⓘ |
| culture | Sumerian civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| defines |
crafts and arts
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kingship ⓘ moral and ethical norms ⓘ priesthood ⓘ religious rituals ⓘ social institutions ⓘ |
| describedAs | fundamental Sumerian divine ordinances ⓘ |
| domain |
law and social norms
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mythology ⓘ religion ⓘ |
| function |
establish essential powers of gods and humans
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regulate cultural institutions ⓘ regulate roles of gods and humans ⓘ |
| influenceOn |
conceptions of divine law in Mesopotamia
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later Mesopotamian religious thought ⓘ |
| language | Sumerian language ⓘ |
| ontologicalStatus | preexistent patterns established by the gods ⓘ |
| perceivedAs | gifts or allotments from the gods ⓘ |
| region | southern Mesopotamia ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
destiny
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divine law ⓘ fate ⓘ |
| religion | ancient Mesopotamian religion ⓘ |
| roleInCosmos | maintain structure of the universe ⓘ |
| roleInCulture | define cultural identity of Sumerian cities ⓘ |
| roleInSociety |
legitimize political power
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legitimize religious authority ⓘ |
| scope |
cities
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cultural practices ⓘ gods ⓘ humans ⓘ temples ⓘ |
| studiedIn |
Assyriology
NERFINISHED
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ancient Near Eastern studies ⓘ history of religions ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 3rd millennium BCE ⓘ |
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