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god Enlil is the god of the Anunnaki and the father of all gods | Sumerian mythology
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The god Enlil is a figure from ancient Middle Eastern religion whose origin extends back to the fifth millennium BC, potentially beginning in Samarra and then Halaf cultures. Represented by a double axe, Enlil was a male deity associated with air and rain. Mythology often ties him to the construction of cities, as in the legend where he gifts humans with an ax to build their cities. As time progresses, Enlil becomes a primary god in multiple civilizations and religions, such as those of the Babylonians, Assyrians, Canaanites, Greeks, and Romans, thanks to his dominion over both religious and secular matters. Some of his multiple titles include "master of all countries," "father of all gods," "the great mountain," and "the God who decides destinies. "Enlil was believed to have separated heaven and earth and to punish the guilty rigorously. His primary city was the Sumerian religious city Nafar (Nippur), and his temple was known as E-Kor (or Beit al-Jabal). He also had links to the god of fire, Nisco, indicating an association of air with fire. Throughout his history, Enlil was often portrayed as oppressive and harsh towards humans who broke the laws, but he was also occasionally seen as merciful and a giver of life and prosperity. Overall, the figured of Enlil encompasses a complex array of attributes and contrasts, reflecting the various cultures and eras in which he was worshipped.
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