Ninhursag

Ninhursag (or Ki) is the Babylonian Antu, and is known in the Western lands as Juno. Ninhursag was connected with all aspects of the life of women, most particularly married life, fertility, and matriarchy. Ninhursag’s spouse was Enki. Ki’s spouse was An, and Enki was descended from her. Incestuous lot, that pantheon. In a triparte maiden / mother / crone taxonomy, Ninhursag is mother and … Continue reading Ninhursag

Meet the Anunnaki

The Sumerian “Seven gods who decree” your fate in the city of the dead are: An, Enlil, Enki, Ninhursag, Nanna, Utu, and Inanna. An is the Babylonian Anu. Patron of the nobility, and (literally) patriarchy. The god-kings of the Holy Empire have his blood flowing in their veins. Also, fun fact, where the “Anu” at the beginning of “Anunakki” comes from. Enlil is the Babylonian … Continue reading Meet the Anunnaki