Babylonian Altar Cloth - Nergal Lord of the Underworld Sigil

This altar cloth features a one sided print with hemmed edges. Care instructions: Cold water delicate cycle, hang to dry. No bleach. 24" x 24" inches"The Deific Mask of Nergal is one which embodies several types of power and phenomena in nature and mankind. Known also as Erra, Nergal is a god of pestilence, war and ruler of the dead in the underworld; his lordship and role in an essential aspect in both the natural world and within humanity. The planet of Nergal is Mars (salbat-anu) and is associated with spreading plague. The month of Nergal is Kislim/Kislev (November-December) which he comes out from the Underworld. During the Assyrian period, Nergal is associated with the planet Saturn, whose month was Kislev. Nergal’s days are the 14th and 28th are his “evil days” and 14 is consistently his number. Kettle drums were used in his celebrations in praise of Mars and Saturn. In the Assyrian army, Nergal and Adad are represented by Standards which accompany the Assyrian army on campaig