From Annunaki to Hammurabi: How Myth Became Law

The Mythic Council of the AnnunakiIn Sumerian and Babylonian tradition, Anu was the sky-father, “king of the Annunaki,” while Enki (Ea) was the god of wisdom, water, and creation. Together with Enlil, they formed a divine council that determined the destinies of nations. Ancient texts describe how Anu and Enlil assigned dominion to Marduk, son of Enki, to rule humanity.