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You may see Temple Zagduku using terms with which you are not familiar. While our terminology comes from Sumerian¹,² words, not every term is a direct translation. Some words or phrases have been adapted to meet our needs while still staying as close as possible to the original meanings. To assist you in understanding our terminology, refer to the following guide:
Dingir: A Deity Dingirrene: Deities Nin-Dingir: High Priestess. Abbreviation is N.D. Namen: High Priest. Abbreviation is Nmn. Lukur: Priestess Lukurrene: Priestesses Shuba: Priest Shuba-ene:
Priests Sangar: Counselor, Advisor. Abbreviation is San. Dubsar: Scribe. Abbreviation is Db. Enkum: Treasurer. Abbreviation is Ekm. Sasug: Librarian. Abbreviation is Sas. Zagduku: Dark threshold
¹ Halloran, John A. Sumerian Lexicon, Version 3.0. 11 Aug. 1999 Sumerian Language Page. 31 May 2001 <http://www.sumerian.org/sumerlex.htm>. ² Hayes, John L. A Manual of Sumerian Grammar and Texts, Second Revised and Expanded Edition. Malibu, CA: Undena Publications, 2000. |