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Enuki

Enuki

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A powerful earth spirit in Babylonian stories who acts between people and the gods
  • noun
  • Literature
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  • Ancient texts describe the Enuki as intermediaries between mortals and the gods.

Examples

  • The priests would invoke the Enuki during certain religious ceremonies in Babylon.

  • Legends say the Enuki held immense power over the fertility of the land.

  • The Enuki were revered in ancient Babylon.

  • Many stories feature the Enuki as powerful spirits.

  • Ancient texts describe the Enuki as intermediaries between mortals and the gods.

  • Legends say the Enuki held immense power over the fertility of the land.

  • The priests would invoke the Enuki during certain religious ceremonies in Babylon.

Synonyms

Anunnaki
vsEnuki
  • Literature
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Powerful earth spirits in ancient Babylonian religion who serve higher gods

has the same meaning but uses a different traditional name

Surface Forms

Enuki singular
Enukis plural

Etymology

Enuki likely comes from old Babylonian name parts En meaning 'lord' and ki meaning 'earth', as in the name Enki. So, think of Enuki as 'lords of the earth'—powerful earth spirits who serve the gods, which explains their role in ancient stories.