Nusku - God of Metallurgy, God of Fire, God of Light
It ancient Sumer, he was also known as the god of the Moon in the ancient city Haran, where his cult kept a flame lit for 600 years. Haran was the temporary home of Zarathustra, founder of The Zoroastrians, who would keep the flame burning in the name of the God Ahura Mazda. Around the same time, Haran was the home of the Prophet Abraham, who would bring the monotheism of Zoroaster to the lands of Canaan and the Hijaz
We credit the Sumerians as the first civilization. The Sumerians credit Nusku as the reason civilization exists. His gift of fire was recognized as a key point in our evolution, and his gift of metallurgy brought about a new stage in the evolution of humanity.
Original oil on canvas 18/24”=$1200 (+additional invoice for shipping)
Giclee fine art prints on thick matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Small prints 8/12”=$32, large prints, 10/15”=$51.
It ancient Sumer, he was also known as the god of the Moon in the ancient city Haran, where his cult kept a flame lit for 600 years. Haran was the temporary home of Zarathustra, founder of The Zoroastrians, who would keep the flame burning in the name of the God Ahura Mazda. Around the same time, Haran was the home of the Prophet Abraham, who would bring the monotheism of Zoroaster to the lands of Canaan and the Hijaz
We credit the Sumerians as the first civilization. The Sumerians credit Nusku as the reason civilization exists. His gift of fire was recognized as a key point in our evolution, and his gift of metallurgy brought about a new stage in the evolution of humanity.
Original oil on canvas 18/24”=$1200 (+additional invoice for shipping)
Giclee fine art prints on thick matte paper with a subtle watercolor texture. Small prints 8/12”=$32, large prints, 10/15”=$51.