Bau (goddess)

Bau (goddess)

In Sumerian and Akkadian mythology Bau (or Baba) was a goddess, daughter of An and Ninurta's wife. She had seven daughters, including Hegir-Nuna (Gangir).

This goddess was depicted with the head of a dog, and her name means 'bark' or 'woof'. Bau was known as a patron deity of Lagash, where Gudea built her a temple.

References

*Michael Jordan, "Encyclopedia of Gods", Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002.


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