𒀊𒍪

Sumerian

Signs in this term

𒀊

𒍪

Alternative forms of /abzu/
𒍪𒀊 (zu-ab)

Etymology

From 𒀊 (ab, “sea”) +‎ 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

Noun

𒀊𒍪 • (ab-zu /abzu/)

1. The "sentient sea", the personification of the sea as a god.
2. Mythological underground fresh water ocean, home of the god Enki.
3. A water-basin shrine in many Mesopotamian temples.

Synonyms

• (underground waters): 𒇉 (engur)

References

• “𒀊𒍪 (abzu)” in ePSD2

Further reading

Abzu on Wikipedia.Wikipedia