In this lesson, we delve into primary sources that support everything about the Anunnaki gods, such as Enki, Enlil, Anu, Inanna, and Marduk. This course aims to enhance your research skills, allowing you to read and analyze ancient texts independently. Discover the website 'Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses', supported by esteemed universities, offering a scientific base for studying the Anunnaki within the broader Mesopotamian pantheon. We explore the varying identities of the Anunnaki, often listed as 7 or 12 deities, and the context-based distinction between major and minor deities like the Anunnaki and Igigi. We critique some interpretations, especially concerning Alalu's character, who appears in Hurrian mythology rather than Sumerian tablets. The Sumerian King List mentions Alulum as Eridu's first king. This highlights the importance of source validation amidst internet speculation. We discuss Anu as both an anthropomorphic deity and a metaphysical principle, representing the universe's primordial foundation. The Maltese cross on Anu’s chest symbolizes power and divinity, linking ancient cosmologies to later human symbols. Follow my research process to use online dictionaries and academic PDFs for validating mythological references. This journey encourages independent research and intellectual curiosity in Anunnaki studies. We'll start reading myths directly from digital archives like the ETCSL, using search strategies and translation tools to distinguish academic information from speculative fiction. #Anunnaki #Sumeriantablets #Mesopotamiangods #primarysources #Enki #Enlil #Anu #Inanna #Marduk #researchskills #AncientMesopotamianGodsandGoddesses #SumerianKingList #Alalu #Anusymbol #Maltesecross #ETCSL See show notes: https://inlet.fm/anunnaki/episodes/68978d1a9625ed7fe2ab8d7b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices