Kurnugia

In Babylonian mythology, Kurnugia is the underworld. Living heroes like Gilgamesh would briefly visit Kurnugia to gain wisdom.

Also called Arali, Kurnugia was ruled by a goddess called Allatu or Ereshkigal.

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