
Which Mesopotamian deity is the sun god and divine judge, frequently invoked in legal texts such as the Code of Hammurabi?
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Options:
- Shamash
- Marduk
- Nergal
- Enlil
Correct answer: Shamash
Explanation: Shamash (Akkadian) is the sun god and divine judge of Mesopotamia, often invoked in legal and royal inscriptions; he is explicitly named in the Code of Hammurabi, compiled c. 1754 BCE.
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