Sargon And Naram-Sin: Two Ancient Sumerian Kings
Sargon and Naram-Sin were two ancient Sumerian Kings, with Sargon being an example of good leadership and Naram-Sin being a good example of poor leadership. Comparison of the two kings will be done with respect to their actions and reasons for their successes or failures, and also with respect to the concept of “Me”. Finally, a conclusion of what constitutes corruption in Ancient Sumeria will be made.
Introduction
The “Me” were a set of rules designed by the gods to preserve harmony and order of the universe.
• Examine the myth of “Enki and Inanna” where Enki gives Inanna different duties that comprise "Me", as well as the proper aspects of civilization.
If “Me” was adhered to, civilization would prosper, but if they were not followed, civilization would collapse.
Primary sources: Enki and Inanna …show more content…
Primary sources: Birth Legend of Sargon, Sargon, King of Battle
Secondary sources:
Kramer, Samuel Noah. 1963. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character. The University of Chicago Press; Chicagpo.
Leick, Gwendolyn. 2001. Mesopotamia: The Invention of the City. Penguin Books; New York
Topic 2
Reasons for and examples of poor leadership
• Examine the Legend of Naram-sin and how he was a disastrous leader and caused the downfall of his civilization. Look at his stela that shows him portraying himself as a divine being.
• Pay closer attention to the Curse of Agade, which give specific examples of how Naram-Sin caused the destruction of an entire city.
Primary sources; Legend of Naram-Sin, The Curse of Agade
Secondary sources:
Leick, Gwendolyn. 2001. Mesopotamia: The Invention of the City. Penguin Books; New York
Cooper, Jerome S. 1983. The Curse of Agade. The John Hopkins University Press; Baltimore.
Jacobsen, Thorkild. 1987. The Harps That Once…Sumerian Poetry in Translation. Yale University Press; New Haven
Introduction
The “Me” were a set of rules designed by the gods to preserve harmony and order of the universe.
• Examine the myth of “Enki and Inanna” where Enki gives Inanna different duties that comprise "Me", as well as the proper aspects of civilization.
If “Me” was adhered to, civilization would prosper, but if they were not followed, civilization would collapse.
Primary sources: Enki and Inanna …show more content…
Primary sources: Birth Legend of Sargon, Sargon, King of Battle
Secondary sources:
Kramer, Samuel Noah. 1963. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character. The University of Chicago Press; Chicagpo.
Leick, Gwendolyn. 2001. Mesopotamia: The Invention of the City. Penguin Books; New York
Topic 2
Reasons for and examples of poor leadership
• Examine the Legend of Naram-sin and how he was a disastrous leader and caused the downfall of his civilization. Look at his stela that shows him portraying himself as a divine being.
• Pay closer attention to the Curse of Agade, which give specific examples of how Naram-Sin caused the destruction of an entire city.
Primary sources; Legend of Naram-Sin, The Curse of Agade
Secondary sources:
Leick, Gwendolyn. 2001. Mesopotamia: The Invention of the City. Penguin Books; New York
Cooper, Jerome S. 1983. The Curse of Agade. The John Hopkins University Press; Baltimore.
Jacobsen, Thorkild. 1987. The Harps That Once…Sumerian Poetry in Translation. Yale University Press; New Haven