Ancient Mesopotamia gods and their characters
Ancient gods
Let’s gets started by knowing the most popular gods and goddesses of ancient Mesopotamia
Here are some of the most significant gods and goddesses of ancient Mesopotamia:
1. Anu - The sky god and king of the gods
2. Enlil - The god of wind, air, and storms
3. Enki - The god of water, wisdom, and magic
4. Inanna - The goddess of love, fertility, and war
5. Nanna - The god of the moon
6. Utu - The god of the sun and justice
7. Marduk - The patron god of Babylon, considered the supreme deity by some
8. Tiamat - A primordial goddess of chaos and creation, later demonized in Babylonian mythology
9. Ishtar - The goddess of love, sexuality, and war
10. Shamash - The sun god and god of justice, often depicted holding a set of scales.
These are just a few examples of the many gods and goddesses worshiped by the ancient Mesopotamians, each with their own unique characteristics and mythology.
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Kehinde Adesuyi
I’m Kenny by name but you can call the King of Mythology because I’ve been studying mythological stories around the world since I was young. I’m here to tell you stories and mythologies all over the world starting from Ancient Mesopotamia.
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