Skip to content

Unexplainable.net

Watching The World Change

  • Circles in the Snow Simply Unexplainable
  • Early Zombie Movies Information and Theories
  • Vampires Taking a Bite Out of Crime Information and Theories
  • Religious Holidays Celebrated in Azores Religion Articles
  • Bizarre Mini-UFO Home Invasion on the Rise UFOs and Aliens
  • Capital Punishment Facts and Trivia II Information and Theories
  • Weather Patterns are influenced by the Butterfly Effect Unexplainable Weather
  • Life Is More Stressful Than Ever Before Information and Theories

An Introduction to Sumerian Deities

Posted on August 3, 2010 By jim No Comments on An Introduction to Sumerian Deities

In a region located in what is now modern Iraq, Sumer was an ancient civilization that is often referred to as the earliest known civilization in the world. In this article, you will learn more about the people who have come from what is called the Cradle of Civilization.

Background on Sumer

The Sumerian civilization thrived over the course of 3,000 years. During the middle of the 6th millennium BC, it started out as a settlement of Eridu during what is known as the Ubaid period. The civilization holds a special place in history because it is where the wheel was invented, and writing began.

Agriculture, such as techniques in irrigation, had a start within the Sumerian civilization.  The cities throughout Sumer were the first to follow practices in agriculture that lasted all year-round. They embraced mono-cropping and created a specialized labor to complete their tasks.

The Primary Deities

In the Sumerian culture, there were four primary deities that the people worshipped.

·    An (who was known as the Great Father of the Gods, the king of the Gods or the God of the Sun) was seen at one time as the head of the Sumerian pantheon. Over time, his influence and powers faded, and his importance was eventually transferred to Enlil , his son. An was represented by the star.

·    Enki was the lord of water, wisdom, creation, and fertility, who was responsible for creating the first humans. He also held the position of keeper of the divine laws and is often associated with the invention of writing. Two serpents entwined on a staff served as the symbol for this god. In myths, it is Enki who warned Ziusudra (the King of Sippar who is often compared to Noah) of the impending flood.

·    Enlil succeeded his father as the head of the Sumerian pantheon and represented the lord of rain, wind, and air. It is said that it was he who invented the tools of agriculture that the humans benefited from. Seven small circles were used to symbolize Enlil.

·    Ninhursag (also known as the Great Mother Goddess) was the daughter of An and Nammu. She is also the goddess of childbirth and referred to as the Queen of the mountains. In some myths, she is referred to as Enlil’s sister, while other records mention that she is also his wife.

Now, that you have become acquainted with the primary deities, you will meet a few other gods and goddesses, who together with the four above make up those that who looked upon as being able to decree fate for the Sumerians.

·    Inanna was the goddess of love, fertility, procreation, and war. She was also known as Queen of the beasts and the protector of Aratta. Early accounts state that she is An’s daughter. A star with eight or sixteen points was used to represent Inanna.

·    Nanna was god of the Moon and was represented by the crescent. His parents were Ninlil (the goddess of the grain) and Enlil.

·    The Sun god of justice was Utu, who was the son of Nanna and Ninga. His child, Mamu, was the god or goddess of dreams and visions.

Ancient Civilizations

Post navigation

Previous Post: Ancient Egypt: The Old Kingdom , Third Dynasty
Next Post: Nessie or Not?

Related Posts

  • Ancient Egyptian Steles Ancient Civilizations
  • Unpopular Ancient Roman Emperor ”“ Elagabalus Ancient Civilizations
  • Ancient Indus Valley: Entertainment Ancient Civilizations
  • Significant Children of Zeus Part 1 Ancient Civilizations
  • Social Structure of Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Ancient Civilizations
  • Viziers of the Middle Kingdom Ancient Civilizations

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • The Meat Eater couple arrested for child abuse
  • The Meat-Eater boxer kidnapped and raped a young school Girl
  • Carnist man arrested for 198 years for raping and shooting a woman
  • Mitch McConnell- Eating Cow Corpses
  • Animal Flesh Eater Arrested: Felony Charges Serious Injury To 3 Month Old!

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • May 2020
  • June 2018
  • February 2018
  • July 2016
  • May 2016
  • February 2016
  • September 2015
  • July 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • July 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007
  • May 2007
  • April 2007
  • March 2007
  • February 2007
  • January 2007
  • December 2006
  • November 2006
  • October 2006
  • September 2006
  • August 2006
  • July 2006
  • June 2006
  • May 2006
  • April 2006
  • March 2006
  • February 2006
  • January 2006
  • December 2005
  • November 2005
  • October 2005
  • September 2005
  • August 2005
  • July 2005
  • June 2005
  • May 2005
  • April 2005
  • March 2005
  • February 2005
  • January 2005
  • December 2004
  • November 2004
  • October 2004
  • September 2004
  • August 2004
  • July 2004
  • June 2004
  • May 2004
  • April 2004
  • March 2004
  • February 2004
  • January 2004
  • December 2003
  • November 2003
  • October 2003

Categories

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Benjamin Fulford Story
  • Corrupt Carnivores
  • Cryptology and Monsters
  • Eating Healthy
  • Ghost And Demons
  • Information and Theories
  • Mars Coverage
  • Meditation And Spirituality
  • Mysteries
  • NASA Articles
  • Other Exciting News
  • Personal Accounts
  • Pictures And Multimedia
  • Political Conspiracies
  • Recent Submissions
  • Religion Articles
  • Self Improvement
  • Simply Unexplainable
  • Space and Astrology
  • Technology Articles
  • True Stories
  • UFOs and Aliens
  • Unexplainable Video Library
  • Unexplainable Weather
  • The Power of Intentions Simply Unexplainable
  • Motorcycling Couple Spotted UFO UFOs and Aliens
  • About Planetary Ruler: Uranus Space and Astrology
  • Wikileaks Exposes Extensive USSR UFO Program UFOs and Aliens
  • The Cemetery Caller Ghost And Demons
  • Forces of Nature , Hurricane Facts , The Naming & More Information and Theories
  • Odd Deaths in the Middle Ages II Information and Theories
  • The Bloody Mary Myth Simply Unexplainable

Copyright © 2022 Unexplainable.net.

Powered by PressBook News Dark theme