Domain of Nergal

Domain of Nergal

Nergal is the lord of the underworld, of plague, of disease, and of the art of warfare. He is stern and cruel and teaches of destroying one’s enemies, of discipline, and of the courage of the warrior. (Black et al. 135-136)

His sign: 𒀭𒄊𒀕𒃲

This is his holy symbol:

(Black et al. 136)

Astrological Domain: Mars

Laymen of Lord Nergal:

Adoration of Nergal:

Lord who inspires awe in heaven and on earth, who is resplendent in the Land, engendered for kingship by your father, your awesomeness weighs upon the black-headed. The Anuna, the great gods, cower together before your awesomeness and radiance. Nergal, lord who inspires awe in heaven and on earth, who is resplendent in the Land, engendered for kingship by your father, your awesomeness weighs upon the black-headed. The Anuna, the great gods, cower together before your awesomeness and radiance.

Hero, after your father begot you, your father Enlil bestowed on you the mountain of the earth and all of the people. He definitively handed the deciding of destinies to you. Hero, Nergal, you are their king! Nergal, hero, after your father begot you, your father Enlil bestowed on you the mountain of the earth and all of the people. He definitively handed the deciding of destinies to you. Hero, Nergal, you are their king! (ETCSL t.4.15.3)