| Sagisu | |
|---|---|
| King of Ebla | |
| Reign | c. 2680 BC |
| Predecessor | PossiblyDa (.) (.) |
| Successor | PossiblyDane'um |
Sagisu (alsoSagishu;fl. c. 2680 BC) was a king (Malikum) of the firstEblaite kingdom ruling c. 2680 BC.[1] The king's name is translated as "DN has killed".[note 1][2]
Eblaites practiced the worship of deceased kings;[3] the cult of Sagisu was maintained in Ebla and was of importance during the enthronement of new kings.[4] Offerings were presented to Sagisu during the coronation festivals of kingsIrkab-Damu andIsar-Damu; this prove the continuity of the royal family of Ebla.[5]
King Sagisu ofEbla | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by PossiblyDa (.) (.) | King of Ebla c. 2680 BC | Succeeded by PossiblyDane'um |
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