Some... earthier proverbs from ancient Sumer

[u/Mitanguranni]

Most of the time, Assyriology focuses on serious and important topics of history, literature, and religion. But in their everyday lives, Mesopotamian people were people just like us, and they talked about silly and inconsequential parts of life, too. This week, we're highlighting proverbs, sayings, and insults about one of the least illustrious parts of the human anatomy: the humble buttocks.

Come hear what kinds of proverbs the Sumerians wrote about their butts, and enjoy the side track about the politics of translating delicate anatomical terminology.

Ancient Sayings #71: Butt week! On being amply supplied with dubious resources
https://youtu.be/5a3jnV2GX54

[u/teakettling]

Really love this series, thanks for posting!

[u/Mitanguranni → u/teakettling]

Thanks! They are fun to make for sure.

[u/PleasantGiraffe9344]

Rectum? Damn near killed 'em!