Gula the Great one

Gula the Great one Classification: Matron Goddess Associated: Healing Sacred Animal: Dog Sacred Stone: Lapis Lazuli Culture: Sumerian, Babylonian-Akkadian Consort of Ninurta Sacred Place: Temple at Urak Title: Lady of Karrak, Lady of Isin, the Great Physisian Gula is the Babylonian goddess of healing and patroness of doctors, healing arts, and medical practices. She is first attested to in the Ur III Period (2047-1750 BCE). Her name (Gula) means 'Great' and is usually interpreted to mean 'great in healing' while Ninkarrak means 'Lady of Kar,' interpreted as 'Lady of the Wall,' as in a protective barrier, though it has also been taken to mean 'Lady of Karrak,' a city associated with that of Isin. In Sumeria, she was referred to as 'great physician of the black-headed ones' (the Sumerians). She is associated with the underworld and transformation. She was the daughter of the great god Anu, created with his other children at the beginning of time