ububul [LIGHTNING]

(3 instances)

ububul [LIGHTNING] (3x: Old Babylonian) wr. u3-bu-bu-ul; u3-bu-bu "lightning flash; flame" Akk. nablu

[1] cuneiform |IGI.DIB|.BU.BU.|U.GUD| u3-bu-bu-ul
[2] cuneiform |IGI.DIB|.BU.BU u3-bu-bu
+ -0 (3x/100%).
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[1] 3
[2]

2 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

1. lightning flash (3x/100%)

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2. flame

Akk. nablu "flash of fire, flame".

[1991] B. Alster, RA 85 9.


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