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The oldest known god in written history is typically considered to be Anu, the sky god, worshiped by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4,000 BCE. Anu was part of the Sumerian
pantheon and was later incorporated into the pantheon of other civilizations in the
region, such as the Akkadians and Babylonians. Anu was believed to be the father
of the gods and the ruler of the heavens.
It's important to note that there may have been older gods or deities worshiped by
prehistoric cultures that did not have written records. Archaeological evidence
suggests that religious beliefs and practices existed long before the invention of
writing. However, without written records, it is Anu & his daughter Ishtar, the morning star, who show up in the beginning.
The oldest known tablet or inscription mentioning the god Anu comes from the
ancient Sumerian city of Uruk and dates back to around 2500 BCE. This tablet,
known as the Uruk King List, is a historical document that lists the kings of Uruk in
chronological order. Among the names of the kings, there is a reference to Anu,
indicating his prominence as a deity in that period.
Additionally, Anu is mentioned in several other ancient Sumerian texts, such as
hymns, prayers, and myths, which provide further insights into the role and
significance of this god in Sumerian religious beliefs. These texts were written on
clay tablets and have been discovered at various archaeological sites in
Mesopotamia, including the cities of Nippur, Ur, and Eridu.
It's worth noting that these inscriptions and tablets are the oldest known
references to Anu specifically, but it is likely that the worship of Anu predates
these written records, possibly by several centuries or more.
Anu is considered the god of the heavens, and his name
is often translated as "sky" or "firmament." Although the word AN is interchangable with the word logogram for the word GOD "diĝir", and it is theorized that the word AN, is cognate with the proto indo european root for the word ONE, which also is AN or EIN, showing ANU as a possible proto-Monad concept of "the ONE".
Anu is the son of Anshar and Kishar, who are
primordial deities associated with the horizon and the earth. Anu is depicted as a
mighty and wise god who resides in the highest heaven, ruling over the other
gods. He is often portrayed as the father or progenitor of other deities, including
Enlil and Ea (also known as Enki). Anu's role as the supreme deity is sometimes
overshadowed by other gods such as Enlil or Marduk, who gained more
prominence in later periods. Nevertheless, Anu retains his status as the head of
the pantheon and the ultimate authority.
Anu's role in the divine hierarchy is also reflected in the Mesopotamian cosmology,
where he occupies the highest level of the universe, separated from the earth and
its inhabitants. He is associated with the celestial realm, divine laws, and the
ordering of the cosmos. In the Akkadian mythology of Babylon, Anu is considered the chief god and the father of all other gods. He plays a crucial role in the creation story known as the
Enuma Elish, where he gives birth to the god Ea and grants him authority over the
earth.
The god OURANOS in Greek mythology seems to have a similar role as "the firmament, or Heavens" god.
Or Sky Father: Both Anu and Ouranos are considered the personifications of the sky and are regarded as sky kings. They are associated with the heavens and are seen as the rulers of the celestial realm. Both Anu and Ouranos are considered primordial
deities, existing at the beginning of creation. They are among the earliest
divine beings in their respective mythologies. Anu and Ouranos are depicted as fathers of major deities in their pantheons. Anu is the father of Enlil and Ea, while Ouranos is
the father of the Titans, including Cronus (Saturn) and Rhea. Both gods hold significant authority and power
within their pantheons. They are often depicted as the leaders of the gods,
overseeing and governing the other deities.
Both Anu and Ouranos are physically
separated from the earth and its inhabitants. Anu resides in the highest
heaven, while Ouranos is depicted as an entity that covers and separates the
earth from the heavens.
These parallels suggest a common theme of a sky god figure with a paternal role
and authority in the early mythologies of these civilizations.
Anu is associated with the concept of divine
kingship, which was a prominent aspect of Sumerian society. He is seen as the
ultimate authority and the one who bestows kingship upon earthly rulers. The
king of Sumer was believed to derive his authority from Anu.

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[jbghumanjr]

Humans like you who take the time to even create these videos... are doing so much good for our species and enlightenment in general. Information is key to our conscious expansions. ty for doing this.

[masonsundstad]

The Skyrim atmospheric does something specials in these videos. A lighthouse to light the way for these great epics, and interweaving mythos of old. I greatly appreciate these, your works of art 🌞🐉✡️

[respektetoutlavi]

What puzzles me the most is how easily accessible such verified history now is, yet few seem to take note of said obvious history in modern times. I understand humans have always been power hungry with a desire to control, howbeit most modern religions are easily traced back to borrowed concepts of a past period, & those more ancient than this upon occasion! Thank you for the awesome video 💚

[jansandman]

My ancient ancestors in the Philippines worshipped a sky god named Bathala and a giant heavenly serpent called Bakunawa, who came every 10 earth cycles to devour the moon. Many witchcraft practitioners still worship ancient fallen angels called Engkanto here in my country.

[carlosnevarez]

My family is predominantly Roman Catholic. I guess I am as well but there's something that's telling me to keep looking.. keeping learning and to be open to people of all Faith's.
Thank you for making these wonderful videos. It's feeding that insatiable curiosity that's been burning bright inside of me since I was a young man.
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[weejim]

I like the way that the “ younger “ religions believe theirs are right. The earth is extremely old and early humans have worshiped gods in many forms since the beginning. This is a good informative video 👍

[gimbatul]

I recently subbed to this channel. I've consumed all the TES lore videos. I love how these videos are the same format except real life myths.

[LPRH]

Thank you for your work and bringing the torch of knowledge

[billwheeler]

This is an excellent, well-organized tour of ancient mythology. Thank you.

[klumpytheklown]

Thanks to the commercial that just played, I am now part of the heavenly Kingdom. Hallelujah! 🎉

[Metalingots]

When I read the bible when I was younger I never gave much thought to this verse in the first chapter of the bible. The word's "us", and "our" started me on a quest to answer that verse that the bible itself never addresses. The more I read of other religion's gods the more I questioned the bible.

NIV
Genesis 1:26
 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image,  in our likeness,  so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky,  over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

[graphixkillzzz]

imagine we time travel back to those times and find out that no one believed any of this was fact? like, imagine people 5000 years from now think we believe in the avengers like they're a religion nowadays 🤔🤣👉🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[liquidoxygen]

There’s a small channel which I follow, “Taliesin’s Map”. He’s an Indo-Europeanist and expert on Indo-European comparative mythology, including Celtic, Indic, Norse, and Greek. His recent upload on the role of Ouranos, Ymir, and Dyaus is something which you may find interesting, and which I feel confident in directing yourself and your viewers towards. Maybe he’ll make an appearance here, himself! I’m sharing this video with him since I know him, since he also comments on Near Eastern mythologies.

[bobaldo]

Inanna was Ishtar's original name in Sumeria I believe. The Akkadians made Inanna into (or blended her with) Ishtar - so I have read. And, the Sumerian language is an isolate. There is no known "language family" to which Sumerian belongs.

[Powerwarriors-xp]

The fight between Uranos and Saturn is the same as the battle for supremacy between Anu and Alalu for the throne of Nibiru when Anu visited earth to establish order after the discovery of gold. Gold necessary for the repair of the atmosphere of Nibiru

[emilyconcannon]

Thanks so much for all the work you put into these videos!

[alexlarsen]

Fantastic video, Neal! Possibly my favorite in this style thus far! 👍👍

[strangelet]

Glad I could comment while the video is fresh. New viewer looking for sources or books to begin a self study into gnostic views on religion and the history of it. Great stuff keep it up