An_(mythology) An_(mythology)

An (mythology) - Definition and Overview

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In Sumerian mythology, An was the god whose name was synonymous with the sun's zenith, or heaven. He was the oldest god in the Sumerian pantheon, and part of a triad including Enlil, god of the earth and Enki, god of the watery deep. An was called Anu by the Akkadians, rulers of Mesopotamia after the conquest of Sumer in 2334 BCE by King Sargon of Akkad.

Example Usage of (mythology)

Cassidy_182: @katetuholske norse mythology is awesome.
JonasFiel: in greek mythology who was a real mama's boy? #1vs100 Answer: Oedipus. *groans*
JonasFiel: oh two Norse mythology questions in a row, and i got them right too! and a greek one right after
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