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Iddin-Dagan (, Di-din-Dda-gan; died 1954 BC) was the 3rd king of the dynasty of Isin. He is best known for his participation in the sacred marriage rite and the sexually-explicit hymn that described it.

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  • My splendour covers the Land (𒌦). And as for you, your heroism and strength.

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Key facts

Royalty.name
Iddin-Dagan
Royalty.native_lang1_name1
Iddin-Dagān
Royalty.succession
King of Isin
Royalty.reign
21 regnal yearsc. 1975-1954 BCE (MC)c. 1900-1879 BCE (SC)
Royalty.predecessor
Shu-Ilishu
Royalty.successor
Ishme-Dagan
Royalty.death_date
c. 1954 BC
Royalty.issue
Ishme-Dagan (son)Matum-Niatum (daughter)
Royalty.dynasty
First Dynasty of Isin
Royalty.father
Shu-Ilishu

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • Reign
  • Marriage alliance with Anshan
  • Sacred Marriage Hymn
  • Attestations
  • See also
  • Inscriptions
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

Iddin-Dagan (, Di-din-Dda-gan; died 1954 BC) was the 3rd king of the dynasty of Isin. He is best known for his participation in the sacred marriage rite and the sexually-explicit hymn that described it.

==Reign== Iddin-Dagan was preceded by his father Shu-Ilishu and succeeded by his son Išme-Dagān. The Sumerian King List indicates his reign lasted 21 regnal years. His titles included: “Mighty King” — “King of Isin” — “King of Ur” — “King of the Land of Sumer and Akkad.” Several year-names are known.

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