Igigi

1. Mythological figures of heaven in the mythology of Mesopotamia: 

Igigi are the mythological figures of heaven in the mythology of Mesopotamia.

Though sometimes synonymous with the term "Anunnaki", in one myth the Igigi were the younger beings who were servants of the Annunaki, until they rebelled and were replaced by the creation of humans.

They were half human half animals. The workers were semi intelligent, the others not.

Akkadian Paradise is described as a garden in the myth of Atrahasis where lower rank deities (the Igigi) are put to work digging a watercourse by the more senior deities (the Anunnaki).

The Igigi then rebel against the dictatorship of Enlil, setting fire to their tools and surrounding Enlil's great house by night.

On hearing that toil on the irrigation channel is the reason for the disquiet, the Anunnaki council decide to create man to carry out agricultural labour.

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2. One of four rivals vying to be king of the Akkadian Empire: 

Igigi, according to the Sumerian King List, was one of four rivals (the others being Ilulu, Imi, and Nanum) vying to be king of the Akkadian Empire during a three-year period following the death of Shar-kali-sharri.

This chaotic period came to an end when Dudu consolidated his power over the realm.

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Itamati

Village in India: 

Itamati is a village located in Nayagarh district of Odisha, India.

It is 6 km from Nayagarh Town.

Itamati is known as the major business centre of Nayagarh,

Also known as the second largest village of Odisha.

As of 2011 India census, Itamati has a population of 71640.

The majority of the population belongs to Hindu religion, although there are some Muslim and Christians beliefs are staying here.

Itamati has a large number of temples. Some important ones are:

Satyanarayan Temple also along with Shiva Temple near Itamati Gram Panchayat

Maa Narayani Temple and balunkeswar Shiva Temple, Sani Temple near Gouda Sahi

Jagannath temple in between Jagannath Sahi and Mohanty Sahi

Gopinath Temple in Deula sahi and Radhakrishana Temple in Kansari Sahi

Maa Bhairavi temple near medical road, Ekadalia sahi

Chitrakuta Bihari matha in Pradhan Sahi and Radhakanta matha in Behera Sahi

Danda Kamana Temples in Tanti Sahi, Paika Sahi and Khatia Sahi

Maa Kali Temple in Ratnapur Patana (Badatangi Patana)

Maa Mangala Temple near the entrance of Itamati (from Bhubaneswar) in the way to Narayani Patana (Tangi Tota).

Maa Mangala Temple Behera Sahi between Itamati bazar and Muslim sahi

A masjid in Muslim sahi

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Ikazaki

1. Town in Japan: 

Ikazaki (五十崎町, Ikazaki-chō) was a town located in Kita District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. 

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,746 and a density of 149.29 persons per km². The total area was 38.49 km². 

On January 1, 2005, Ikazaki, along with the town of Oda (from Kamiukena District), was merged into the expanded town of Uchiko and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Ikazaki has an annual kite fighting competition on May 5. Bladed metal instruments called 'gagari' are attached to kite strings and used to cut down other kites.

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2. Railway station in the town of Uchiko

Ikazaki Station (五十崎駅, Ikazaki-eki) is a passenger railway station in the town of Uchiko, Kita District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. 

It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "U11".

Ikazaki Station was opened on 1 February 1920 as a station of the private Ehime Railway (愛媛鉄道, Ehime Tetsudō), a 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) light railway line from Wakamiya Junction (若宮連絡所, Wakamiya-renraku-sho), near Nagahama-machi (the present Iyo-Nagahama) to Uchiko.

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3. Ikazaki Kite Museum

Ikazaki Kite Museum

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4. Surname

Manga Keppare! Ōta-Tōshu (ケッパレ!太田投手); "Shinobu Natsuki, Shinji Mizushima, Kokichi Ikazaki"

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Ikayaki

Fast food in Japan: 

Ikayaki (いか焼き, イカ焼き, or 烏賊焼) is a popular fast food in Japan.

In much of Japan, the term refers to simple grilled squid topped with soy sauce; the portion of squid served may be the whole body (minus entrails), rings cut from the body, or one or more tentacles, depending on the size.

Ikayaki is served in many izakayas and a grilled tentacle on a stick is popular at Japanese festivals.

The term "ikayaki" may refer to a style of "squid pancake" that is regional specialty in Osaka.

This pancake style is prepared like folded crêpes and made of chopped squid, hard dough, Worcestershire sauce and sometimes egg, and is cooked and pressed between two iron plates.

The popularity of this style of "ikayaki" is partly due to its speed, as it only takes a minute to cook it this way.

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Idappadi

1. Municipality in India: 

Idappadi (also spelt Edappadi) is a municipality in the Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Idappadi was once known for its thriving power loom industry.

The economy is diversified by agriculture, heavy truck transport, granite, entertainment and foundries.

The name is derived from the family name 'Edayar', which means the people who survived with cows, buffalo and house animals.

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2. Revenue block India

Idappadi block is a revenue block in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. 

It has a total of 10 panchayat villages (Adaiyur, Avaniperur East, Chettimankurichi, Chithoor, Dhadhapuram, Iruppali, Nedungulam, Pakkanadu, Vellarivelli and Vembaneri.).

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3. Taluk of Salem district in Tamil Nadu

Idappadi is a taluk of Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 

The administrative centre is the town of Edappadi.

The taluk contains two panchayat towns, Konganapuram and Poolampatti, and ten panchayat villages.

The Edappadi revenue block is coterminous with the taluk.

Brick manufacturing is prevalent in Pakkandu panchayat which is famous for its red soil.

The rock deposited area of western Kavadikaranoor village is famous for granite quarries.

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