budunosti

Budunuti is a term that appears in the ancient Mesopotamian epic, the Epic of Gilgamesh. It specifically refers to a type of domesticated animal, likely a breed of cattle or oxen, that were used for agricultural labor and possibly for their meat and hides. The context in which budunuti are mentioned often relates to the abundance of resources and the prosperity of the city of Uruk, particularly during periods of peace and stability. Their presence signifies the developed agricultural practices and the economic foundation of Sumerian society. While the exact species or breed is not definitively identified by modern scholars, the understanding of budunuti is derived from cuneiform texts and the broader archaeological evidence of Mesopotamian animal husbandry. The term itself highlights the importance of livestock in the daily life and economy of this early civilization.