Ancient Sumerian tablet reveals forgotten myth of storm god Iškur's captivity in the netherworld

Archaeology News ^ | July 23, 2025 | Dario Radley

[SunkenCiv]

 

The tablet is visible in Samuel Noah Kramer's 1956 book From the Tablets of Sumer

[SunkenCiv]

I'm certain there is at least one topic about the Sumerian 'dog walks into a bar' joke, but perhaps that was just a sidebar post in another topic. Hmm, ah, there it is, linked it below.

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[edwinland]

Unfortunately, the tale breaks off here, so it's unknown whether or not he succeeds.

😭😭😭😭

[Wuli]

While there is quite a bit that we know about the Sumerians, there is a greater amount we do not know about them.

[SunkenCiv]

I didn't know a fox could break off its tale...

[SunkenCiv]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvdp2Cd583Q

[Verginius Rufus]

Maybe he came out on the other side of the world and was worshipped by the Aztecs as Tlaloc.

[edwinland]

Excellent

[uranium penguin]

“Unfortunately, the tale breaks off here, so it’s unknown whether or not he succeeds.”

Longest Cliff hanger. EVER.

[FateAmenableToChange]

Talk about a cliffhanger. I hate it when authors abandon their series mid-stream.

[tumblindice]

The career of a fellow from Ur
One day met with sudden disaster,
When he came into the Hall
Wearing nothing at all
And made a rude sign at the Master.

[Red Badger]

Tales from Sumer?

Sumer better than others..................

[Red Badger]

Bury it and they will come......The Boys of Sumer................

[SunkenCiv]

He would have finished it, and then the sequel, but he was busy running for his life as barbarians sacked the city. ;^)

[SunkenCiv]

https://search.brave.com/search?q=fox+hedgehog

[SunkenCiv]

It mentions Anunnaki. I graduated with Ann. I think the Nunaki family had moved here from Alaska.

[Big Red Badger]

This is where Stand Up comics Hang.
.
I’m right at Home.

[tumblindice]

I was unable to see any mention of the Hogge family, a fine old family originating from that region.
I knew two Hogges, Ima and Yura. They shared a middle name, Daisy. Light on their feet, delightful sprites.

[Lurker]

I’ve long wondered what became of Iškur.

Now I can finally get some sleep.

L

[Openurmind]

“I think the Nunaki family had moved here from Alaska.”

Inuit then?

Related, as you know Anu Naki in Hopi means “Ant Friends” from the underworld.