Mammitum

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Gender Feminine
Usage Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Other Forms FormsMammitu, Mamitu, Mammi

Meaning & History

Possibly means "frost", deriving from the Akkadian element mammû ("ice, frost"). Mammitum is an underworld goddess that was associated with the god Nergal. In some god lists, she is equated with Laṣ, and in some they are distinct deities. Mammitum was worshipped in the cities of Kutha and Nippur.
Added 6/26/2022 by Nienna9