Asaruludu

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Fertile Crescent myth series

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Adad · Ashnan Asaruludu · Enbilulu Enkimdu · Ereshkigal Inanna · Lahar Nanshe · Nergal Nidaba · Ningal Ninisinna · Ninkasi Ninlil · Ninurta Nusku · Uttu Annunaki

In Sumerian and Akkadian mythology Asaruludu is one of the Anunnaku. His name is also spelled Asarludu and Namshub.

As Namshub (shining) he is considered a protective deity, "the shining god that illuminates our path".

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