Enki
god in Sumerian mythology; god of ritual wisdom
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Summary
Enki is a water deity[1]. He ranks in the top 2% of water deity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,874 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ninhursag[3]
- Child: Ningal[4], Nanshe[5], Asalluhi[6], Gibil[7]
- Religion or worldview: Ancient Mesopotamian religion[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Part of: Inanna and Enki[10]
- Commons category: Enki[11]
- Said to be the same as: Ea[12], Pallas[13], Ogmios[14]
- Worshipped by: Mesopotamian mythology[15]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Myths of the peoples of the world[17], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Different from: Enki (album)[20]
- Domain of saint or deity: Eridu[21]
- Sibling: Enlil[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Enki include Enki Catena[23], a crater chain[24].
Why It Matters
Enki has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include Enki Catena[23], a crater chain[24].
FAQs
Who was Enki married to?
Enki's spouses include Ninhursag[3].