ešgal [UNDERWORLD] (N)

2 instances

ešgal [UNDERWORLD] N (2x) Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian wr. ešgal "earth, land; underworld"

[1] 𒀍 ešgal
PC ED IIIa ED IIIb Ebla OAkk Lag II Ur III OB Post-OB (unknown)
[1] 2

1 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

Attested in the following periods:

Neo-Assyrian (1x/50%)

Neo-Babylonian (1x/50%)

Senses:

1. earth, land (2x/100%)

2. underworld

Akk. erṣetu.

ešgal

= x-x bītātu ilāni (Ea 04 163).

Lexical Associations

x-x bītu[house]N ilu[god]N (// ešgal[underworld])

ešgal = [x-x] E₂?-MEŠ DINGIR-⸢MEŠ⸣ (Ea 04 163).

References for all phrases

ešgal[underworld]

ešgal = [...] (AJSL 33, 170-171 ii 78).

ešgal = [x-x] E₂?-MEŠ DINGIR-⸢MEŠ⸣ (Ea 04 163).

Word ID: o0027347; Citation URL: http://oracc.org/epsd2/o0027347; version 2.7.2 (built 2024-08-31)