Shulmanu, also known as Shulman, was an ancient Mesopotamian deity associated with battle. The name Shulmanu is possibly cognate with the Western Semitic god Shalim, suggesting a shared linguistic or cultural origin. The literal translation of the name Salmānu is "friendly one," indicating that Shulmanu might have been a friendly manifestation of the Assyrian national deity Ashur. This deity was primarily worshipped by the ancient Assyrians, particularly during the Middle Assyrian period, and wa...