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Ninhursag
In Sumerian mythology, Ninhursag was the earth and mother-goddess.
It appears the offspring of Nammu were originally An (the heavens or sky,) and Ki, (the Earth).
Her union with Enki produced Ninsar[?], goddess of the pasture(?).
External links
- Encyclopedia Mythica (http://www.pantheon.org/articles/n/ninhursag)
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