ensi

(noun)

the highest functionary of Sumerian city-states.

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Examples of ensi in the following topics:

  • Akkadian Government, Culture, and Economy

    • Traditionally, the ensi was the highest functionary of the Sumerian city-states.
    • In later traditions, one became an ensi by marrying the goddess Inanna, legitimizing the rulership through divine consent.
    • Initially, the monarchical lugal (lu = man, gal = great) was subordinate to the priestly ensi, and was appointed at times of troubles, but by later dynastic times, it was the lugal who had emerged as the preeminent role and had his own palace independent from the temple establishment.
    • Under Sargon, the ensis generally retained their positions, but were seen more as provincial governors.
    • Their sons, meanwhile, became provincial ensi governors in strategic locations.
  • The Akkadian Empire

    • He called himself "the anointed priest of Anu" and "the great ensi of Enlil. "
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