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Ki
by Obsidian [32 words] |
| |  | "(Sumerian) A primordial being representing Earth in some traditions, wife of An in one version of the tales surrounding the..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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An
by Obsidian [51 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) A primordial sky-god, regarded as the creator of the world and progenitor or ancestor of all the Gods who followed Him...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Obsidian
by Rhiana Moonstar [164 words] |
| | | "Projective. Element: Fire. Solid/translucent black to smoky. (Incl. "Navaho/Apache Tears") Objectivity, dis-attachment,..." |
| | | Location: Earth Mysteries > Stones, Minerals & Metals |
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Apsu
by Obsidian [29 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) The later, Babylonian version of the Sumerian Abzu. According to the Babylonians, Apsu, a primordial dragon,..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Enki
by Obsidian [66 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) Lord of the underworld seas which parallel the surface oceans, and hence master of artisanship, secret craft, magick,..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Hellenic Pantheon
by Obsidian [68 words] |
| | | "The blending of Latin with Hellenic elements was extreme, and produced a long series of Divinities with virtually identical..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Enki and Ninki
by Obsidian [34 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) A separate figure from Enki of the underworld seas, this male and female pair were "Lord and Lady Earth",..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Abzu
by Obsidian [56 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) The Sumerians believed that the oceans on the surface of the world were paralled by hidden, cthonic seas located in vast..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ishtar
by Obsidian [58 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) The later equivalent to Inanna, and like Her earlier manifestation one of the most important figures in the..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Samas
by Obsidian [17 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian) A later version of Utu, the sun God. In this version, He is the child of Anu...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Sin
by Obsidian [8 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) The later-era version of Nanna-Suen, the moon God...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Marduk
by Obsidian [58 words] |
| | | "(Babylonian) Originally the Patron and tutelary deity of the city of Babylon, Marduk's power and influence grew until He was..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ishhara
by Obsidian [26 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) A Goddess of love, and consort of Dagan in at least one tradition. (Hurrian) A Goddess of the underworld, not..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Antu
by Obsidian [5 words] |
| | | "(Babylonian) The Babylonian version of An...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Inanna
by Obsidian [180 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) "Lady of the Thousand Offices", She is the primary female Deity of Her people, and in some ways the focus of..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Assur
by Obsidian [29 words] |
| | | "(Assyrian) Tutelary God of the Assyrian people; Lord of the Assyrian pantheon, guide and defender of the Assyrian nation.During the..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Nabu
by Obsidian [55 words] |
| | | "(Babylonian) Divine Patron of scribes, and holding authority over writing and knowledge. He forms with Ea and Marduk a triplicity..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ereskigal
by Obsidian [30 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) Queen of the Underworld, a cthonic Goddess whose realm was the uttermost depths, below the Inner Sea of Abzu. She was..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Dagan
by Obsidian [29 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) An agrarian deity, responsible for the invention of the plow, and Lord of the grain harvest. His worship was..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Dumuzi
by Obsidian [142 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) Child of Duttur, Lord of shepherds and the flocks, and eternal adversary to Enkimdu. He is regarded as both divinity and..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Buriash
by Obsidian [20 words] |
| | | "(Kassite) Apparently a God of storm and weather, and as such equated by Mesopotamian people with Iskur. Cf. the Hellenic Boreas...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Pazuzu
by Obsidian [43 words] |
| | | "(Babylonian) A demon of somewhat ambiguous malevolence: He was feared for his greed and strength, but was also recognized as a..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Enlil
by Obsidian [58 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) A central figure in the mythos, child by one tradition of An, by another of Enki (II) and father to many divinities,..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ninurta
by Obsidian [37 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) A warrior deity, involved with armies, weaponry, and the suppression of revolt. He has another nature as well, though,..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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