Major Gods

Ziggurat of Uruk, cult center of Anu

Anu

God of the Sky

The supreme god and father of the gods. His cult center was at Uruk.

Statue of Enlil from Nippur

Enlil

God of Air and Storms

The most powerful active god, controller of the Tablets of Destiny. His temple was the Ekur at Nippur.

Enki from the Adda Seal

Enki (Ea)

God of Water and Wisdom

A benevolent god of fresh water, magic, and crafts. Associated with Eridu.

Marduk fighting Tiamat

Marduk

Patron God of Babylon

Rose to supreme status in Babylon. Defeated Tiamat in the Enuma Elish to create the world.

Mesopotamian Sun God Shamash relief

Shamash (Utu)

God of the Sun and Justice

The divine judge who sees all. Gave laws to Hammurabi.

Tablet of Shamash relief

Nabu

God of Writing

Son of Marduk and patron of scribes. His symbol was the stylus.