Nintu

Nintu is an ancient Sumerian goddess associated with birth, fertility, and nurturing life. Often called the "Lady of Birth," she played a key role in overseeing and ensuring safe childbirth and the growth of new life. In Mesopotamian mythology, she represented the nurturing and creative aspects of the divine, emphasizing the importance of fertility for society’s well-being. As a symbol of life’s continuity, Nintu was honored in rituals and offerings to promote healthy births and agricultural abundance.