Enlil (EN-lil)
Sumerian Deity
Enlil, the commanding deity of air, wind, and breath, wields the invisible currents that fuel life and movement. His dominion is the vast sky and the ever-changing atmosphere, his decree as powerful as the gales and as gentle as the zephyrs. Enlil's form is both nowhere and everywhere, a sovereign whose essence is interwoven with the breath of every living creature. His eyes, a shifting kaleidoscope of the sky's myriad colors, hold the storms and the calms with equanimity. His voice, a myriad of tones, ranges from the soft whisper of the evening breeze to the howling fury of the tempest. As the regulator of climates and the bringer of seasons, Enlil's touch orchestrates the balance of ecosystems, his vast reach nurturing the cycle of life. In his presence, one feels the breath of the world, the vital winds that carry seeds, shape dunes, and fill the sails of progress.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tall and imposing figure, sometimes depicted with a horned headdress symbolizing his authority over the elements, with eyes reflecting the might and unpredictability of storms.
Species
Ethnicity
Life
4100 BCE
1750 BCE
2350 years old
Children
Sex
Male
