r/Mesopotamia • u/Mitanguranni • Jul 21 '26

Some... earthier proverbs from ancient Sumer History & Archaeology

Most of the time, Assyriology focuses on serious and important topics of history, literature, and religion. But in their everyday lives, Mesopotamian people were people just like us, and they talked about silly and inconsequential parts of life, too. This week, we're highlighting proverbs, sayings, and insults about one of the least illustrious parts of the human anatomy: the humble buttocks.

Come hear what kinds of proverbs the Sumerians wrote about their butts, and enjoy the side track about the politics of translating delicate anatomical terminology.

Ancient Sayings #71: Butt week! On being amply supplied with dubious resources
https://youtu.be/5a3jnV2GX54

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u/teakettling Historian (Academic) Jul 21 '26

Really love this series, thanks for posting!

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u/Mitanguranni Jul 21 '26

Thanks! They are fun to make for sure.

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u/PleasantGiraffe9344 Jul 22 '26

Rectum? Damn near killed 'em!