Erra (god)
Erra (sometimes called Irra) is an Akkadian plague god known from an 'epos' of the eighth century BCE. Erra is the god of mayhem and pestilence who is responsible for periods of political confusion. He was assimilated to Nergal at some point.
| Erra amulet | |
|---|---|
Amulet to ward off plague inscribed with a quotation from the Akkadian Erra Epic. | |
| Material | Stone, copper |
| Size | L:1.81 in (4.6 cm) W:1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Created | 800–612 BCE |
| Period/culture | Neo-Assyrian |
| Place | Ashur |
| Present location | Room 55, British Museum, London |
| Identification | 118998 |
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