Tammuz is an ancient god in Iraq
Tammuz is an ancient Mesopotamian god, and was worshiped by various civilizations in the region, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. July was associated with vegetation, fertility, and the annual cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
In Sumerian mythology, Tammuz was known as Dumuzi. He was considered the divine patron and husband of Inanna, the goddess of love and fertility. The myth of Tammuz and Inanna tells the story of how Tammuz died and descended into the underworld, causing Inanna to mourn his loss and go on a journey to bring him back. This myth was considered a representation of the vegetation cycle, as the death of July symbolized the sterility of winter and its return represented the renewal of life in the spring.
In Babylonian and Assyrian mythology, Tammuz was known as Adonis. It was still associated with plants and fertility, but became more associated with the cycle of the seasons. The worship of Tammuz/Adonis included rituals of mourning his death and celebrating his resurrection, similar to other gods who die and rise in various myths.
The cult of Tammuz was widespread in the ancient Near East, and his worship had a significant influence on later civilizations, including elements that can be found in ancient traditions. However, with the decline of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, the cult of Tammuz gradually faded away, and today it is known primarily through archaeological and textual records.
July is used in the agricultural calendar in Iraq, and the month of July, which is named after the god Tammuz, is considered one of the hottest months in Iraq.
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