the sumerian pantheon was composed mainly by 2 categories of deities: the Anunnaki and the Igigi. According to some texts coming from the babylonian period (e.g. The Enuma Elish), they were 900 in all. read more
the sumerian pantheon was composed mainly by 2 categories of deities: the Anunnaki and the Igigi. According to some texts coming from the babylonian period (e.g. The Enuma Elish), they were 900 in all. read more
Sumerian Religion . Sumerian religion has its roots in the worship of nature, such as the wind and water. The ancient sages of Sumer found it necessary to bring order to that which they did not understand and to this end they came to the natural conclusion that a greater force was at work. The forces of nature were originally worshipped as themselves. read more