نصوص قرابين و تقدمات من سلالة أور الثالثة في المتحف العراقي

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The offerings included a group of animals of cattle and birds, such as sheep, oxen, geese and wild pigeons.

For the sacrificial can be accepted by the gods, it must be free from any disease or sickness.

In addition to animals, grains of wheat, barley, flour and rice can be served as offerings to the gods.

Sacrifices has been offered to some of the kings, such as the kings Sholgi and Amar-sin, as well as the main gods, even after their death, sacrifices has been offered to the dead to make them rest in peace in the underworld, this kind of offerings is known as a "funeral offerings" Often offerings are presented on occasions such as festivals and celebrations, some of which are related to the names of the gods such as the Day of God Nanshe and the Day of God Bau, or after the sowing and harvest the crop and the completion of the agricultural work, as well as emergency events such as building a new temple and digging channels, streams and rivers, victories is One of the most important occasions that require a large parties includes offerings to the gods, in addition to the occasion of coronation of the king.