Sagisu
King of Ebla
About Sagisu
Sagisu (also Sagishu; ) was a king (Malikum) of the first Eblaite kingdom ruling c. 2680 BC. The king's name is translated as "DN has killed".
Eblaites practiced the worship of deceased kings; the cult of Sagisu was maintained in Ebla and was of importance during the enthronement of new kings. Offerings were presented to Sagisu during the coronation festivals of kings Irkab-Damu and Isar-Damu; this prove the continuity of the royal family of Ebla.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sagisu. https://biography.guide/sagisu/
MLA: "Sagisu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sagisu/.
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