The Apkallu, 7 Sages of Enki
The Apkallu, 7 Sages of Enki
The "Uruk List of Kings and Sages" is an ancient text dating from around 200 BCE. It consists of the first 7 Kings mentioned in the Sumerian Kings List, but also includes their serving Sages.
During the reign of Ayalu, the king, Uanna (Oannes/Adapa) was sage. (Eridu)
During the reign of Alalgar, the king, Uanduga was sage. (Eridu)
During the reign of Ameluana, the king, Enmeduga was sage. (Bad-tibera)
During the reign of Amegalana, the king, Enmegalama was sage. (Bad-tibera)
During the reign of Enmeusumgalana, the king, Enmebuluga was sage. (Bad-tibera)
During the reign of Dumuzi, the shepherd, the king, Anenlilda was sage. (Bad-tibera)
During the reign of Enmeduranki, the king, Utuabzu was sage. (Sippar)
Uanna, "who finished the plans for heaven and earth",
Uannedugga, "who was endowed with comprehensive intelligence",
Enmedugga, "who was allotted a good fate",
Enmegalamma, "who was born in a house",
Enmebulugga, "who grew up on pasture land",
An-Enlilda, "the conjurer of the city of Eridu",
Utuabzu, "who ascended to heaven".
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