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"Nanni cherished his old age. [...] He captured , but [...] he never saw mighty kingship. Thus Nanni was carried off to the nether world."

January 1, 1970

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Proverbs by language Sumerian literature

Original Language: English

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Variant: Nanni appreciated his old age. He built Enlil's temple but did not complete it. [...] He captured Simurrum, but did not suppress it. In misery [...] thus Nanni was brought to the nether world depressed at heart.

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Variant: Nanni appreciated his old age. He built Enlil's temple but did not complete it. [...] He captured Simurrum, but did not suppress it. In misery [...] thus Nanni was brought to the nether world depressed at heart.