The great mother divinity of Isin, although attached in a loose way to a male consort ninurta, in that city retained, nevertheless, much of her ancient unattached character.
"Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms"
Stephen Langdon
It is curious indeed that an Enlil, a ninurta and a mater dolorosa series all begin their third tablets in the same manner.
"Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms"
Stephen Langdon