Sagisu

King of Ebla From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sagisu (also Sagishu) was a king (Malikum) of the first Eblaite kingdom ruling c. 2680 BC.[1] The king's name is translated as "DN has killed".[note 1][2]

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Sagisu
King of Ebla
Reignc. 2680 BC Middle chronology
PredecessorDa (.) (.)
SuccessorDane'um
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Eblaites practiced the worship of deceased kings;[3] the cult of Sagisu was maintained in Ebla and was of importance during the enthronement of new kings.[4] Offerings were presented to Sagisu during the coronation festivals of kings Irkab-Damu and Isar-Damu; this prove the continuity of the royal family of Ebla.[5]

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King Sagisu of Ebla
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Preceded by
Da (.) (.)
King of Ebla
2680 BC
Succeeded by
Dane'um
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Notes

  1. DN is an abbreviation of "Divine Name"

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