Utu

Culture: Sumerian (also called Shamash in Akkadian)   Domain: The sun, justice, truth

Utu, the sun god, sees everything beneath him each day, which made him a natural god of justice and truthful oaths, and the deity who reveals hidden wrongdoing; he assists the hero Gilgamesh in several of his trials, including the journey to the Cedar Forest.

Associations

The sun, justice, honest dealing, revelation of hidden truth.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Practice honesty in dealings where dishonesty would be easy
• Seek clarity and visibility on a situation that's been left murky
• Keep a gold disk or scales image on the altar
• Read his supportive role in the Epic of Gilgamesh

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.