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===== 1. Origins and Role - The name "Anunnaki" roughly translates to "those of royal blood" or "princely offspring." - In Sumerian texts, the Anunnaki were considered offspring of the sky god Anu and were associated with the underworld, the earth, and the heavens. They were often depicted as judges or overseers of humanity's fate. =====
# Connection to Creation - In the Enuma Elish (Babylonian creation myth), the Anunnaki are mentioned as participants in shaping the cosmos and maintaining cosmic order. - In other myths, they are seen as intermediaries between humans and the gods, influencing agriculture, kingship, and the balance of power.
# Variability Across Cultures - The Anunnaki's roles varied widely. In Sumerian texts, they were more prominent, while later Akkadian and Babylonian myths often reduced their role to being subservient to other gods like Marduk.