Anu (deity)

Anu is a prominent deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, considered the god of the sky and the supreme ruler of the gods. Revered as the father of other major gods like Enlil and Enki, Anu embodies divine authority, sovereignty, and the cosmic order. His primary role was to oversee the heavens and uphold divine law. Although he often appeared as a distant, governing figure, his influence was central to the Mesopotamian religious hierarchy, symbolizing the universe’s structured and hierarchical nature. Anu’s worship underscored the importance of divine legitimacy and the celestial principles governing ancient Mesopotamian civilization.