Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others
Who is Anu from Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others and what is their importance?
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Anu is the god of Uruk, and the father of the older generation of gods. He plays a vital role in several Mesopotamian myths. He is the father of Ellil, Adad, Gerra, Shara, and in some areas, Ishtar. Anu is the son of Anshar and Kishar.
Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others