Enki

Deities

Tradition · Sumerian Akkadian
Alternate Names
EaLord of the AbzuGod of Wisdom
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
Lord of the AbzuGod of WisdomCreator of HumanityMaster of MagicHe Who Defied Divine Order
Domain
WisdomMagicWaterCreationCraftsmanshipForbidden knowledge given to humanityRebellion against divine tyranny
Planetary Correspondence
Mercury
Secondary Planets
NeptuneMoon
Elemental Correspondence
WaterEarth
Zodiac Affinity
PiscesAquarius
Correspondences
Colors
BlueGreenSilverTurquoise
Scents
MyrrhCedarLotus
Metals
SilverCopper
Animals
Goat fishRamSerpent
Sacred Timing
Sabbats
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Hours
Mercury hoursWater hours
Offerings
WaterBeerFishLapis jewelryActs of creationTeaching forbidden artsDefending humanity from tyranny
Invocation Approach
Tone
Scholarly respect for rebel teacher
Address
Lord EnkiWise OneFriend of Humanity
Relationship
Co conspirator against divine tyranny
Warning
Will teach you to defy unjust cosmic order
Resonance
Creators magicians those who side with humanity over gods
Symbols
Goat fishFlowing waterReedAbzu waters
Mythology Summary

Sumerian god who created humanity from clay and divine blood. Warned Atrahasis about the flood, helping humanity survive when other gods wanted them destroyed. Gave forbidden knowledge to humans. Repeatedly defied divine council to protect his creation. Water and wisdom deity.

Modern Practice

Patron of those who teach forbidden knowledge, rebel against tyrannical systems, create and protect. Invoked for wisdom work, magic, creative acts. Teaches that siding with humanity over divine authority is sacred.

Related Deities
PrometheusLuciferThoth

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