Eannatum

thumb|May Lumma grant prosperity to him who performs good deeds. ~ Sumerian proverb Eannatum (Sumerian: 𒂍𒀭𒈾𒁺 É.AN.NA-tum2) was a Sumerian king of Lagash circa 2500–2400 BCE. He established one of the first verifiable empires in history. One inscription found on a boulder states that Eannatum was his Sumerian name, while his "Tidnu" (Amorite) name was Lumma. Quotes about Eannatum May Lumma grant prosperity to him who performs good deeds. Sumerian proverb, Collection XIV at The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature, 3rd millennium BCE. External links Eannatum, the Great. A brief history of Eannatum, the Alexander of his day. The Vulture Stele. A complete description and translation. Category:Sumerian rulers Category:BCE births Category:BCE deaths