Abu = son to Enki & Ninhursag via Uttu

Minor vegetation god, “king of the grasses”, “master of plants”

 

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(gods in blue)

 

        “Enki heard Ninhursag‘s voice resonate all over his being:

        ‘ The first seed you ate and made you ill,

        I take its power into my myself and transform it into a newly born god,

        a younger brother and son to you, dearest.

        I therefore have given birth to the god Abu to set your body free.’ …”

 

        “(Ninhursaja asked:)

        ‘My brother, what part of you hurts you?’

        ‘The top of my head (ugu-dili) hurts me.’

        She gave birth to Ab-u out of it …”

      

        “Let Abu be the master of plants; …”

 

        “(She (Ninhursag) said:)

        ‘For the little ones to whom I have given birth may rewards not be lacking.

        Ab-u shall become king of the grasses,’ …”