Manzat (goddess)

Manzat
Goddess of the rainbow
Major cult centerDeh-e Now, Tappeh Horreeye, Larsa, Der
Abodethe sky
Genealogy
ParentsSin and Ningal (in a single Maqlû incantation)
SiblingsShamash (as above)
Spouse
Simut (in Elam)

Ishtaran (in Der)

ChildrenLugalgidda

Manzat (Manzât), also spelled Mazzi'at, Manzi'at and Mazzêt, sometimes known by the Sumerian name Tiranna (dTIR.AN.NA)[1] was a Mesopotamian and Elamite goddess representing the rainbow. She was also believed to be responsible for the prosperity of cities.

In Elam Manzat was worshiped in the lowlands in the proximity of Susa, especially in the area known as Hubshen, associated with the archaeological sites Deh-e Now and Tappeh Horreeye, while in Mesopotamia she was associated with Der, though there is also evidence that she was venerated in Nippur, Larsa and other cities.

  1. ^ Lambert 1987, p. 344.