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Enlil
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Enlil, later known as Elil and Ellil, is an ancient Mesopotamian god associated with wind, air, earth, and storms. He is first attested as the chief deity of the Sumerian pantheon, but he was later wo
Statuette of Enlil sitting on his throne from the site of Nippur, dated to 1800–1600 BC, now on display in the Iraq Museum
Statuette of Enlil sitting on his throne from the site of Nippur, dated to 1800–1600 BC, now on display in the Iraq Museum
Modern photograph of the ruins of the Ekur temple at Nippur
Modern photograph of the ruins of the Ekur temple at Nippur
Cuneiform inscription on a diorite mortar from Nippur stating that this was an offering from Gudea to Enlil (c. 2144–2124 BC)
Cuneiform inscription on a diorite mortar from Nippur stating that this was an offering from Gudea to Enlil (c. 2144–2124 BC)
Gudea dedication tablet to God Ningirsu: "For Ningirsu, Enlil's mighty warrior, his Master, Gudea, ensi of Lagash"
Gudea dedication tablet to God Ningirsu: "For Ningirsu, Enlil's mighty warrior, his Master, Gudea, ensi of Lagash"
Ancient Near Eastern cosmology
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The cosmology of the ancient Near East refers to beliefs about where the universe came from, how it developed, and its physical layout, in the ancient Near East, an area that corresponds with the Midd
Modern reconstruction of a Babylonian cosmographic model, showing the earth, surrounding waters, heavens, and underworld. Follows the path Gilgamesh t
Modern reconstruction of a Babylonian cosmographic model, showing the earth, surrounding waters, heavens, and underworld. Follows the path Gilgamesh takes in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Ugaritic Baal stele, showing the storm god Baal, whose conflict with Sea/Yam belongs to the wider Near Eastern pattern of divine combat myths.
The Ugaritic Baal stele, showing the storm god Baal, whose conflict with Sea/Yam belongs to the wider Near Eastern pattern of divine combat myths.
The Tablet of Shamash, otherwise known as the Sun God Tablet. An ancient Babylonian stele depicting the sun god, Shamash, seated on his throne.
The Tablet of Shamash, otherwise known as the Sun God Tablet. An ancient Babylonian stele depicting the sun god, Shamash, seated on his throne.
Chamber A at Yazılıkaya, a Hittite rock sanctuary whose divine processions have been interpreted in relation to Hittite cosmic and calendrical symboli
Chamber A at Yazılıkaya, a Hittite rock sanctuary whose divine processions have been interpreted in relation to Hittite cosmic and calendrical symbolism.