[Mesopotamian] The name means "Trusty timber". He is a Sumerian god paired with Dumuzi, son of Ninazu, consort of Belili, doorkeeper of Anu. Main cult centers were located in: Gishbanda, between Lagash and Ur. His symbol was the horned snake known as Basmu in akkadian, it was sixty leages long and had multiple mouths and tongues.
NIN-GISHZIDA
Meaning of NIN-GISHZIDA in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012