Shibtu

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Shibtu, described by some as "the most prominent of the Mari ladies"[1], was queen of Mari. She was the daughter of Yarimlim and the wife and personal representative of King Zimrilim[2], and held considerable political influence[3].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Malamat, A. (1989): Mari and the Early Israelite Experience (London: Oxford University Press) pp.12
  2. ^ Batto, B. (1974): Studies on Women at Mari (London: Johns Hopkins University Press) pp.162
  3. ^ Miller, C.: "Aleppo"
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