anu

Thân thiện

Anu was worshipped as the supreme god of the sky in ancient Mesopotamia.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A deity in Mesopotamian mythology: Anu is the Babylonian god of the sky, considered the supreme deity and the father of the gods. He is part of the supreme triad alongside Bel (the earth god) and Ea (the water god).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • In ancient texts, Anu was often invoked for celestial authority.
  • The triad of Anu, Bel, and Ea represented the heavens, earth, and waters.

Advanced Usage

• "The realm of Anu": Refers to the sky or heavens, his divine domain.
  • The stars were believed to be within the realm of Anu.

Variants and Related Words

• Anunnaki (plural noun): A group of deities in Mesopotamian mythology, often considered the offspring or court of Anu.
  • The Anunnaki were the judges of the underworld.

Synonyms

• Sky father: A descriptive term for a supreme sky deity in various mythologies.
• Celestial deity: A general term for a god associated with the heavens.

Notes on Meaning

• This term is specific to ancient Mesopotamian religion and mythology. It is a proper name and is always capitalized. It does not have other common meanings in modern English usage outside of this historical and mythological context.

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Noun

1. Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea

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