"Shulgi is depicted throughout as 'a mighty man,' swift as an owl or falcon, determined as a mule, fierce as a lion, husband of the goddess Inanna."
"He makes clear his run was made 'so that my name should be established for distant days and never fall into oblivion,' accomplished through a public relations campaign."
"Messengers were sent throughout Shulgi's kingdom proclaiming news of his run and reading A Praise Poem of Shulgi, associating the king with the gods."
"A Praise Poem of Shulgi became a popular piece and was included in the curriculum of the scribal school as one of the works comprising the Decad."
Shulgi is portrayed as a powerful king, likened to various animals for his attributes. He aimed to secure his legacy through a public relations campaign, including the A Praise Poem of Shulgi. This poem was disseminated throughout his kingdom, associating him with the gods and claiming his divinity. Despite some scholarly skepticism regarding the accuracy of his records, Shulgi's propaganda is deemed effective, as his reign saw no significant unrest. The poem remains a significant part of Mesopotamian literature and education.
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