Kabta
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In Sumerian mythology, Kabta is the god
of pickaxe
s and the shaping of brick
s. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag
. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Mushdamma
, the god of foundations and buildings.
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
of pickaxe
Pickaxe
A pickaxe or pick is a hand tool with a hard head attached perpendicular to the handle.Some people make the distinction that a pickaxe has a head with a pointed end and a flat end, and a pick has both ends pointed, or only one end; but most people use the words to mean the same thing.The head is...
s and the shaping of brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
s. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag
Ninhursag
In Sumerian mythology, Ninhursag or Ninkharsag was the earth and mother goddess, one of the seven great deities of Sumer. She is principally a fertility goddess. Temple hymn sources identify her as the 'true and great lady of heaven' and kings of Sumer were 'nourished by Ninhursag's milk'...
. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Mushdamma
Mushdamma
In Sumerian mythology, Mushdamma, "the Great Builder of Enlil", is the god of buildings and foundations. He is one of the eight deities who were created by Ninhursag. His function is not to be confused with that of his brother, Kabta, the god of bricks....
, the god of foundations and buildings.