Pukku and Mikku

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Pukku (pu-uk-ku, Sumerian : gu ellag) and Mikku (mi-ik-ku-u, Sumerian: gu e-ke 4 -ma) are names in Sumerian mythology for objects that are made from the branches of the magical Ḫuluppu Tree and their safe meaning is controversial.

Benno Landsberger initially suggested the translation "drum and drumsticks", which is still used today in numerous publications , although Landsberger later revised his translation to " tires and driving sticks " to mean a game and sports device. The handling of "Pukku and Mikku" was carried out either on the street or on flat roofs, which is why the interpretation as a game with tires, balls or balls is likely to be seen. Brigitte Groneberg also suggests the magical connection to “ bow and arrow ”, as she sees a synonymous connection to “tilpanu” (bow).

In the poetry “ Gilgameš, Enkidu and the Underworld ”, “Pukku and Mikku” fall into the underworld . Enkidu then descends into the underworld to bring back "Pukku and Mikku" for Gilgameš. Since Enkidu disregards the rules of conduct in the underworld, he has to stay there from now on. Enki later enables Enkidu to return to Gilgameš to describe the underworld in more detail. “Pukku and Mikku” no longer appear in this context and are not mentioned again later.

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