Origins of the Zodiac Path of the Moon - Part 1 In this series, we're going to delve into the origins of the 18 constellations of the original Sumerian Zodiac. If you're interested in this topic, I highly recommend my 15-hour Ancient Astrology Video Course, which goes into university-level depth on the origins and development of astrology. The Origins of the Zodiac Signs Begin in Mesopotamia The astrology we know and love originated in ancient Mesopotamia, and we have the Sumerians to thank for the origins of the zodiac signs.The oldest astrological records we have belong to the Sumerians, dating...
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Sumerian Lesson 28: Sumerian Ergative Case
Lesson 28 Sumerian Ergative Case In this lesson, you’ll learn all about the Sumerian ergative case, including the ergative case marker and infix(es), and those long Sumerian sentences are going to start making so much more sense! Need a Refresher? Review Lesson 7 - Sumerian Grammatical Cases Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons! e 𒂊 v., to speak, say; do; water. part., suff., (performed) by [the agent]; in, at, beside (directive); plural hamṭu (perfective) suffix; marû (imperfective) singular/plural suffix. ì 𒉌 n., butter, oil, fat, cream; oil...
Sumerian Vocabulary Review 8 – Lessons 25 – 27
Sumerian Vocabulary Review #8 From Lessons 25-27 If you have trouble viewing any cuneiform signs, try switching browsers or devices. Match the Sumerian Word to the Cuneiform Sign 𒀸𒈫𒌍𒇹𒐊𒐋𒅓𒐍𒑆𒌋aš àš eš ía ilimmuimin límmuminuussu Match the Sumerian word to the definition gin7ní nam ur-maḫ ní-ten., lion.n./pron. refl., self; used before all pronouns except 3rd person personal possessive (a/e)ni (𒀀/𒂊)𒉌.n./pron. refl., self, used before the 3rd person personal possessive pronoun (sg./pl.) (a/e)ni (𒀀/𒂊)𒉌.part., suff., like, as, just as; instead of; during (equat.).pron., inter., what? (OB x17). mut., variation of /n/ + àm. Match the Cuneiform Sign to the Definition 𒊩𒌓𒆪𒄞𒆬adj., bright;...
Sumerian Lesson 27: Sumerian Absolutive Case
Lesson 27 Sumerian Absolutive Case Plus Pronoun Review In this lesson, you’ll learn all about the Sumerian absolutive case. Because it’s so easy, we’ll also be taking the opportunity to review more Sumerian pronouns! Let’s jump in! Need a Refresher? Review Lesson 19 - Refleхive PronounsReview Lesson 20 - Interrogative PronounsReview Lesson 21 - Demonstrative Pronouns Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons!dab5 𒆪 v., to seize, take, hold; bind; envelop, overwhelm; accept; choose.kug 𒆬 n., (precious) metal; silver; money. v., to be pure, holy, sacred; to purify,...
Sumerian Lesson 26: Sumerian Equative Case
Lesson 26 Sumerian Equative Case Plus Pronoun Review In this lesson, you’ll learn all about the Sumerian equative case. Because it’s so easy to learn, we’ll also be taking the opportunity to review some Sumerian pronouns! Let’s jump in! Need a Refresher? Review Lesson 17 - Independent Personal PronounsReview Lesson 18 - Possessive Pronouns Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons!babbar 𒌓 adj., bright; white. v., to be bright; white.gin7 (gim, gen7) 𒁶 part., suff., like, as, just as; instead of; during (equat.).gud (gu4) 𒄞 n., bull; ox;...
Sumerian Vocabulary Review 7 – Lessons 22 – 24
Sumerian Vocabulary Review #7 From Lessons 22 - 24 If you have trouble viewing any cuneiform signs, try switching browsers or devices. Match the Sumerian Word to the Cuneiform Sign a-gin7 a-kama-ke4a-rá an-ta𒀀𒁺𒀀𒄰𒀀𒁶𒀀𒆤𒀭𒋫 Match the Sumerian word to the definition ak lá (lal) sìlašár še n., barley, grain; length of measurement equivalent to approximately 1.7 centimeters; surface measurement of approximately 432 square barley corns; unit of volume equivalent to approximately 1.7 liters; 1/180th of silver shekel (approx. 0.05 grams).n., totality; world; horizon; ball. num., three thousand six hundred (3,600).n., unit of volume equivalent to approximately 1 liter.v., to be small,...
Sumerian Lesson 25: Sumerian Ordinal Numbers
Lesson 25 Sumerian Ordinal Numbers In this lesson, you’ll learn how to create, use, and pronounce Sumerian ordinal numbers using the genitive case! Need a Refresher? Review Lesson 23 - Sumerian NumeralsReview Lesson 24 - Sumerian Gеnitive Case Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons!aš 𒀸 num., one (1), likely pronounced /ašu/ (OS x5, OA x3, NS x364, OB x116); six (6) (OB x4).àš 𒐋 num., six (6), likely pronounced /yašu/ (OB x13).eš 𒌍 num., three (3), likely pronounced /ešu/ (OS x4, NS x45, OB x15).ilimmu 𒑆 num.,...
Sumerian Lesson 24: Sumerian Genitive Case
Lesson 24 Sumerian Genitive Case In this lesson, you’ll learn all about the Sumerian genitive case. While there are a few grammatical rules to learn, it’s actually pretty simple, so let’s jump in! Need a Refresher on Sumerian Grammatical Cases Review Lesson 7 - Sumerian Grammaticаl CasesReview Lesson 9 - the Nоminal Chain Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons!ak 𒀝 v., to do, act; make into; place. part., suff., of (gen.).(a)kam (𒀀)𒄰 mut., genitive ak 𒀝 + 3rd person singular copula àm 𒀀𒀭 = (a)kam (𒀀)𒄰.(a)ke4 (𒀀)𒆤...
Sumerian Language Review 7 – Adverbs and Numbers
Unit Review #7 Sumerian Adverbs & Numbers True or False Read the following sentences and determine whether they are 'true' or 'false'.Sumerian adverbs come in simple words and adverbial phrases.Many Sumerian adverbs are created with the impersonal pronominal element /m/.Sumerian adverbs are created using case-markers and strict grammatical rules.Because Sumerian adverbs often use case markers, it can be difficult to distinguish adverbial phrases from nouns.When reading compound numbers like 3(šár)@v 𒐥, it’s probably safe to put the largest multiplier first.When counting aloud (1, 2, 3, etc.), use dili 𒀸 instead of aš 𒀸.Some quantities of specific items have their own...
Sumerian Lesson 23: Sumerian Numbers
Lesson 23 Sumerian Numbers A Comprehensive Guide to Sumerian Numerals In this lesson, you’ll learn all about Sumerian numbers! We’ll be delving into their development first, then I’ll provide you with a quick reference list before doing a detailed breakdown of each Sumerian numeral.We’ll be focusing on Sumerian cardinal numbers for the time being, as creating ordinal numbers requires a better grasp the genitive case, which we’ll be delving into in an upcoming lesson.NOTE: This ‘lesson’ is information-intensive, and thus better used as a reference guide, so you may want to bookmark it for future use! Jump to Section Numerical...
Sumerian Lesson 22: Sumerian Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases
Lesson 22 Sumerian Adverbs In this lesson, you’ll learn about Sumerian adverbs, which includes a giant list, so you may want to bookmark this page for easy reference! Additionally, you'll encounter a lot of grammatical case markers in this lesson, so you may want to go back and review Lesson 7. Need a Refresher on Case Markers? Review Lesson 7: Grammatical Cases Vocabulary to Memorize I highly recommend memorizing these Sumerian words, as you’ll encounter them often in the upcoming lessons!a-gin7 𒀀𒁶 adv., thus (OS x1, OA x2, OB x154)an-ta 𒀭𒋫 adv., above (OS x12, NS x1, OB x2).téš 𒌨...