The Ancient Copper Cutter
Mythological Narrative
The primeval copper cutting tool with which heaven and earth were once separated, brought out of the ancient storehouses so that Ea can sever the stone giant Ullikummi from Upelluri's shoulder.
Academic Discussion & Critique
Exchange peer-reviewed hypotheses, comparative Indo-European etymologies, and archaeological field interpretations regarding The Ancient Copper Cutter.
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