Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • God of the air and king of the Sumerian gods: Enlil is a major deity in ancient Mesopotamian (specifically Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian) mythology. He was considered the lord of the air, wind, and storms, and held supreme authority among the gods.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • In Sumerian mythology, Enlil was the ruler of the gods and the embodiment of authoritative force.
  • The epic tales often describe Enlil separating heaven and earth.
  • Worship of Enlil was centered at the city of Nippur.

Advanced Usage

• "The decrees of Enlil": Refers to the unchangeable and foundational laws or destinies believed to be established by this god.
  • The king's legitimacy was thought to derive from the decrees of Enlil.

Variants and Related Words

• Ellil: The Akkadian name for Enlil.
• Enlilship: (Rare, scholarly) The office, authority, or dominion of the god Enlil.

Synonyms

• Lord of the Wind: A descriptive title for Enlil.
• King of the Gods: A primary role attributed to Enlil in the Sumerian pantheon.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Enlil and Ninlil: Refers to the mythological narrative involving Enlil and his consort, the goddess Ninlil.
• Tablets of Destiny: Objects often associated with Enlil's supreme authority over the cosmic order.

Noun

1. god of the air and king of the Sumerian gods