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The Dragon (Sumerian: Ušum or Ushum) was one of the warriors slain by Ninurta, patron god of Lagash, in Sumerian mythology. Its body was hung on the seat of his chariot according to the ancient source.^[1]

See also

Anzû, a massive bird whose death was sometimes credited to Ninurta
Bashmu ("venomous serpent"), killed by Ninurta
Mušmaḫḫū ("distinguished serpent"), killed by Ninurta
Seven-headed serpent, killed by Ninurta
Ušumgallu ("great serpent")

References

^ lines 55-63 [1].

External links

The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature

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