
Anu - Wikipedia
Anu was a divine representation of the sky, [11] as indicated by his name, which simply means "sky" in Sumerian. [12] In Akkadian, it was spelled as Anu, and was written either …
Anu | Sumerian Deity, Sky God, Supreme God | Britannica
Anu, Mesopotamian sky god and a member of the triad of deities completed by Enlil and Ea (Enki). Like most sky gods, Anu, although theoretically the highest god, played only a small …
Anu - World History Encyclopedia
2017年1月20日 · Anu (also known as An) is an early Mesopotamian sky god who was later viewed as the Father of the Gods and ruler of the heavens, a position which then passed to his …
Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses - An/Anu (god)
The cuneiform sign AN also has the value DINGIR, 'god' (Akkadian ilu(m)), and is used as the determinative for deities, yet in Sumerian An's name is never written with the divine …
Anu - Mesopotamian God and Sky Father | Mythology.net
2016年10月21日 · Anu was known as the father of the 50 great gods, and ruler of the stars and the spirits. Anu, Enlil and Enki were the trinity that ruled over the heavens, the earth and the …
Anu - New World Encyclopedia
In Sumerian mythology and later in the religions of Assyria and Babylonia, Anu (also An—from Sumerian An = sky, heaven) was a sky-god and the chief deity, who ruled over the highest …
Anu: The Supreme Sumerian God and Ruler - Old World Gods
Anu: The Supreme God of Mesopotamia. Anu, also known as An, stood as the primary deity in the Sumerian and Mesopotamian religious beliefs. He was revered as the divine ruler and held …
The Temple of Anu: The Celestial Abode - Babylonian Mythology
2024年12月5日 · Moreover, artistic forms, such as cylinder seals and pottery, frequently illustrate Anu in his celestial realm, showcasing the intricate relationship between the god and his …
The Sumerian God Anu: The Father of the Gods
2024年10月18日 · Cosmic order – Anu is seen as maintaining the balance and order of the universe; C. Anu’s role as a god of the sky and cosmic order. As the god of the sky, Anu …
The Sumerian God Anu: The Father of All Gods
2024年10月18日 · While Anu is a figure of authority, his relationships with Enlil and Ea are complex. Enlil, as the god of wind and storms, often acts on Anu’s behalf but also exhibits a …