Belit is in Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian – Assyrian), wife of the great god Bel. Among her many titles were Ninkhar-sag (lady of the high or great mountain), referring to the mountain of the gods; Nin-lil (mistress of the lower world); Nunbar-Segunnu, goddess of agricultural fertility; Nisaba, goddess of wisdom; and Haya, goddess of direction. Belit was often equated with Ishtar.
SEE ALSO:
- Bel
- Ishtar
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. DowCopyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
NOTE:
Since the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians and others all shared essentially the same pantheon and belief systms, these articles are all combined under the Mesopotamian mythology / deities / legendary creatures category.