𒀊𒍪
Sumerian
Etymology
From 𒀊 (ab, “sea”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”)
Noun
𒀊𒍪 (ab-zu /abzu/)
- The "sentient sea", the personification of the sea as a god.
- Mythological underground fresh water ocean, home of the god Enki.
- A water-basin shrine in many Mesopotamian temples.
Alternative forms
- 𒍪𒀊 (zu-ab /abzu/)
Synonyms
- (underground waters): 𒇉 (engur)
References
- “𒀊𒍪 (abzu)” in ePSD2