Enlil
In the mythology of the Sumerians, Enlil is the air god and head of the pantheon from about 2500 B.C. He is the father of the gods and king of heaven and earth.
Mesopotamia Religion
Information on the beginning of religion and its hold on Mesopotamia.
Information on the beginning of religion and its hold on Mesopotamia.
Enlil
Encyclopedia Mythica article on Enlil. In Sumerian and Babylonian mythology, Enlil is the god of wind, air, and storms. Ninlil is the consort of Enlil.
Encyclopedia Mythica article on Enlil. In Sumerian and Babylonian mythology, Enlil is the god of wind, air, and storms. Ninlil is the consort of Enlil.
Enlil
Earth god Enlil was banished to the world of the dead for raping the grain goddess, Ninlil. Their child was the Moon god, Sin.
Earth god Enlil was banished to the world of the dead for raping the grain goddess, Ninlil. Their child was the Moon god, Sin.
Enlil
Son of An and Ki, he assumed most of An's powers. He is the father of gods and the king of heaven.
Son of An and Ki, he assumed most of An's powers. He is the father of gods and the king of heaven.