Ishkur, Išku, is a Sumerian lord of the rain and thunderstorms of spring. He was the city god of Bit Khakhuru (perhaps to be identified with modern Al-Jidr) in the central steppe region. He was the son of Nanna, the moon god. When portrayed in human shape, Ishkur often holds his symbol—the lightning fork. Ishkur’s wife was the goddess Shala.[1]
Influence[]
Ishkur was adapted into Northwest Semitic and ancient Mesopotamian religions as Hadad (Ugaritic: 𐎅𐎄 Haddu), Adad, Haddad (Akkadian), the storm and rain god.