Limmu
This article will address in detail the issue of Limmu, which has gained significant relevance today. Over the years, Limmu has been the subject of numerous studies and research, which has allowed us to gain a greater understanding of its implications and applications in various contexts. From its origins to its evolution in contemporary society, Limmu has aroused great interest and has generated a debate around its importance and impact in different areas. Through an exhaustive and rigorous analysis, the aim is to shed light on this topic and offer a comprehensive vision that can enrich the knowledge and understanding of Limmu.
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Detail. Stele of Shamsh-bel-usur, limmu of the years 864 and 851 BCE. From Assur, Iraq. Pergamon Museum
In the history of Assyria, Limmu was an Assyrian eponym (a person after whom something is named). At the beginning of the reign of an Assyrian king, the limmu, an appointed royal official, would preside over the New Year festival at the capital. Each year a new limmu would be chosen. Although picked by lot, there was most likely a limited group, such as the men of the most prominent families or perhaps members of the city assembly. The Assyrians used the name of the limmu for that year to designate the year on official documents. Lists of limmus have been found accounting for every year between 892 BC and 648 BC.
During the Old Assyrian period, the king himself was never the limmum, as it was called in their language. In the Middle Assyrian and Neo-Assyrian periods, however, the king could take this office.
References
- ^ "The Old and Middle Assyrian limmu officials [CDLI Wiki]". cdli.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
- ^ "Limmu List (858-699 BCE) - Livius". www.livius.org. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
See also
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