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AncientMesopotamian religion. The following is a family tree of gods and goddesses from Babylonian mythology.
Here is a very solid one: Notice this tree (as a lot you will find) is a Mesopotamian one, and especially Babylonian. The presence of Tiamat and Marduk clearly signs the Babylonian nature. The fact Inanna is the daughter of Nanna and not Enki is another clear proof.
List of Mesopotamian deities. Akkadian cylinder seal dating to c. 2300 BC, depicting the deities Inanna, Utu, Enki, and Isimud [1] Map showing the extent of Mesopotamia and its major cities relative to modern landmarks. Deities in ancient Mesopotamia were almost exclusively anthropomorphic. [2]
From Nammu and An to Nanna and Utu, the Sumerians, who lived in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4,000 to 2,000 BCE, had a rich pantheon of gods and goddesses that played important roles in their religious beliefs and daily life.
Family Tree: As the wife of the god Enlil, Ninlil is mother to an assortment of deities, both major and minor. Fun Fact: Ninlil belongs to the Sumerian pantheon. There’s more to this goddess than meets the eye.
The gods of Mesopotamia are first evidenced during the Ubaid Period (c. 5000-4100 BCE) when temples were raised to them, but their worship developed during the Uruk Period (4100-2900 BCE) and their names appear in writing beginning in the Early Dynastic Period (2900-2334 BCE) in Sumer alongside the development of the ziggurat.
Mesopotamian Gods Family Tree. Major empires, kingdoms, and civilizations shown in a side-by-side format. 3000 BCE – Present. Size: 24 x 36 inches Includes every major bible character from...
The following is a family tree of gods and goddesses from Babylonian mythology.
Our team of historians from WHE present a detailed explanation of some of the most famous gods and goddesses from the Sumerian pantheon: ANU. Anu was the chief deity in the Sumerian pantheon, often referred to as the “father of the gods.” He held authority over the heavens and was associated with cosmic order.
For deities with strong scholarly consensus, we’ve created detailed hierarchical trees that illuminate their roles and connections within the pantheon. These visual guides offer a clear and engaging way to explore the intricate bonds between the gods and goddesses, revealing the profound structure of Sumerian mythology.