Enki (Sumerian: 𒀭𒂗𒆠 D EN-KI) is the Sumerian god of water, knowledge (gestú), crafts (gašam), and creation (nudimmud), and one of the Anunnaki. He was later known as Ea (Akkadian: 𒀭𒂍𒀀) or Ae[5] in Akkadian (Assyrian - Babylonian) religion, and is identified by some scholars with Ia in Canaanite religion.

Jan 9, 2017 · Enki (also known as Ea, Enkig, Nudimmud, Ninsiku, Nissiku) was the Sumerian god of wisdom, fresh water, intelligence, trickery and mischief, crafts, magic, exorcism, healing, creation, virility, fertility, and art.

Dec 12, 2024 · Enki (Sumerian: 𒀭𒂗𒆠 DEN-KI) is the Sumerian god of water, knowledge (gestú), crafts (gašam), and creation (nudimmud), and one of the Anunnaki. Image: Enki illustrated on the Adda Seal, an Akkadian cylinder seal from approximately 2,300 BC.

Jun 2, 2022 · Enki and Enlil are two ancient Mesopotamian gods. They had complex relationships with each other and with the rest of the pantheon. They were sometimes in conflict, and their interactions reflected different aspects of divine authority and power.

May 9, 2017 · A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - EN.KI ("Lord of Earth"), was the Sumerian water god of Eridu, located in the southern wetlands of what is today Iraq. He was also the god of wisdom, creator, protector of humanity and patron of craftsmen and artisans.

Nov 9, 2024 · Enki was the son of Anu, the sky god, and the half-brother of Enlil, the god of air and storms. He ruled over the domain of fresh water, which symbolized life and fertility. Enki’s wisdom made him a key figure in Sumerian religious practices.

Jun 18, 2019 · Originally Enki was worshipped as a god of fresh water and served as the patron deity of the city of Eridu (which the ancient Mesopotamians believe was the first city to have been established in the world).

Jan 11, 2022 · Enki, also known as Ea, is a prominent deity in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the god of water, wisdom, and creation. As a member of the divine triad alongside Anu and Enlil, Enki is celebrated for his role in crafting humanity and acting as a divine mediator.

Nov 29, 2019 · The Sumerians were noted for their worship of many gods. Among them was Enki, a god known for being the patron deity of the city of Eridu. Enki is depicted in many pieces of Sumerian art and literature, including the Babylonian creation epic the Enuma Elish, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and others.

Feb 3, 2025 · Enki, the god of wisdom, magic and creativity, is one of the most revered deities in Sumerian mythology. Known as the “God of Water and Earth,” he emerged as one of the gods who shaped both the physical and spiritual realms.