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What does Enlil mean?

  • "Lord of Earth"

  • "Lord Wind

  • "Lord Water"

  • "Lord of Fire"

Answer

Enlil, in ancient Mesopotamian religion, was the god of wind, air, storms, and agriculture. He was also known as the "Lord of Storms" or "Lord of the Winds" and was considered one of the most powerful deities in the pantheon. Enlil was believed to control the forces of nature and was associated with both destructive storms and life-giving rains essential for Mesopotamia's agricultural prosperity.
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