Chronological Nations and Tribes
Gods: Ishtar, Shamash, Ea
The Legend of Etana
In response to his prayers, the god Shamash directs Etana to seek out an eagle that has been trapped in a pit by a serpent.
"Shamash, may I behold the plant of birth, Show me the plant of birth, Bring to me the power of its fruit, Grant me a son."
The Deluge of the Chaldeans
"'Shamash (the sun) made the moment determined, and he announced it in these terms:--"In the evening I will cause it to rain abundantly from heaven; enter into the vessel and close the door."--The fixed Moment had arrived, which he announced in these terms:--"In the evening I will cause it to rain abundantly from heaven."--When the evening of that day arrived, I was afraid,--I entered into the vessel and shut my door.--In shutting the vessel, to Buzur-shadi-rabi, the pilot,--I confided this dwelling, with all that it contained.
Babylonian Calendar
These could include lighting fires, special prayers, and offerings to the sun god Shamash, asking for his strength to return and bless the land with light.
Numerology
Anu was represented by the number 60, Enlil by 50, Ea by 40, Sin, the moon god, by 30, Shamash by 20, Ishtar by 15, and Adad, the god of storms, by 6.
The sun Sol
Utū/Shamash: Utū is the Sun god in Sumerian and Akkadian mythology, while Shamash is the corresponding deity in Babylonian and Assyrian mythology.
Khem – Zep Tepi
Ra (Egyptian) - Utu/Shamash (Sumerian):
Ra and Utu/Shamash are both solar deities associated with the sun.
Anunnaki gods list
Shamash - God of the sun and justice
Shamash - God of the sun, justice, and truth