Definition

Noun 1. A group of powerful Babylonian earth spirits or genii; servitors of the gods: In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the Anunnaki are a class of deities or spirits, often considered chthonic (connected to the earth or underworld). They are typically depicted as powerful beings who serve the primary gods and are involved in determining human fates.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In the Babylonian epic, the Anunnaki gathered to decree the fate of the hero.
  • The ancient text describes the Anunnaki as judges of the dead in the underworld.
  • Scholars study the role of the Anunnaki in Mesopotamian cosmology.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in academic or esoteric contexts related to mythology, ancient astronaut theories, or comparative religion.
• It is typically treated as a plural noun (e.g., ). The singular form is less common but can be or simply referenced as .

Variants and Related Words

• Anunna (noun): An earlier or alternative Sumerian name for a similar group of deities, often considered precursors or synonymous with the Anunnaki in later Babylonian and Assyrian texts.
• Igigi (noun): In Mesopotamian myth, another class of gods, sometimes portrayed as celestial deities who were servants of the Anunnaki or rebelled against them.

Synonyms

• Deities (noun): Gods or goddesses.
• Genii (noun): (Plural of genius) Attendant spirits; in this context, powerful spiritual beings.
• Chthonic beings (noun): Deities or spirits associated with the earth or the underworld.

Related Idioms & Phrases

• None Standard: There are no common English idioms or phrasal verbs derived directly from "Anunnaki." It is a proper noun from mythology.

Noun

1. any of a group of powerful Babylonian earth spirits or genii; servitors of the gods