in Samarian mythology nurgle is the god of death associated with war disease and the Underworld the Samarian myths claimed that he was a Fierce and Powerful God nurgle was the son of enil the main god of the Samarian and a Cadian Pantheon and ninlil his consort was ereshkigal Queen of the underworld and together they ruled Kerr the realm of the Dead nurgle was generally associated with Destruction play eggs and pestilence representing the harsh and violent sides of nature he was referred to in some texts as the Lord of pestilence or the god of fevers this
reflects the ancient Mesopotamian belief that diseases and epidemics were often seen as Divine punishments or as the outcome of malevolent Spirits nurgle's role stretched far beyond the realm of the dead he was often called upon in rituals and spells to drive away evil spirits sand provide protection in battle as a war God he was strongly associated with Victory bravery and the military aspects of Mesopotamian Society nurgle's worshippers thought that by appeasing him they could prevent disasters in plagues
