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Ninlil

Ninlil is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with air, wind, and fertility. She is often regarded as a divine consort of the god Enlil, one of the chief deities of the Sumerian pantheon. Ninlil embodies the vital forces of life and the atmosphere, playing a key role in creation myths and the organization of the universe. Her worship reflects the importance of natural elements in Mesopotamian religion, and she is honored in various temples and texts, symbolizing both the life-giving power of the wind and the fertility essential for agriculture.