Enlil (also known as Elil and Ellil) is a Mesopotamian god known for wind and storms. He was known for separating heaven and earth, and made the world better for humans to live on. However, he caused the flood described in the Eridu Genesis, which was a result of his dislike of the sounds humans were making.^[1]

Place of Worship

He was mainly worshipped in Nippur, and had a temple there.^[2]

Related pages

Hadad (deity)
Ptah-Patek (Ancient Egyptian deity)

References

↑ Williamson, H. G. M. (2000-04). "Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient IsraelKeelO.UehlingerC. Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel T. & T. ClarkEdinburgh, 1998, xiii, 466, £32.50". Journal of Jewish Studies. 51 (1): 149–150. doi:10.18647/2248/jjs-2000. ISSN 0022-2097. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
↑ "Nippur - Sacred City Of Enlil | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures". isac.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-07.

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[1] Williamson, H. G. M. (2000-04). "Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient IsraelKeelO.UehlingerC. Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel T. & T. ClarkEdinburgh, 1998, xiii, 466, £32.50". Journal of Jewish Studies. 51 (1): 149–150. doi:10.18647/2248/jjs-2000. ISSN 0022-2097. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[2] "Nippur - Sacred City Of Enlil | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures". isac.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-07.

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