Sin (/ ˈsiːn /) or Suen (Akkadian: 𒀭𒂗𒍪, d EN.ZU[1]) also known as Nanna (Sumerian: 𒀭𒋀𒆠 D ŠEŠ.KI, DNANNA[2]) is the Mesopotamian god representing the moon. While these two names originate in two different languages, respectively Akkadian and Sumerian, they were already used interchangeably to refer to one deity in the Early Dynastic period.

Sin, in Mesopotamian religion, the god of the moon. Sin was the father of the sun god, Shamash (Sumerian: Utu), and, in some myths, of Ishtar (Sumerian: Inanna), goddess of Venus, and with them formed an astral triad of deities. Sin is considered a member of the special class of Mesopotamian gods called the Anunnaki.

Nanna, also called Sîn (or Suen) was a Sumerian god who played a longstanding role in Mesopotamian religion and mythology. He was the god of the moon, the son of the sky god Enlil and the grain goddess Ninlil. His sacred city was Ur, and temples dedicated to him have been found throughout Mesopotamia. The daughters of Mesopotamian kings were ...

Sin the Moon God, also known as Nanna, is a prominent deity in Mesopotamian mythology. He is closely associated with lunar symbolism and is considered the father of Shamash, the sun god, and sometimes even Ishtar, the goddess of Venus.

2024年1月18日 · During the dawn of civilization, a god emerged. Su’en (better known as Sin) was revered as a powerful deity in Mesopotamian culture. Thousands of years later, this powerful moon god has been mired in controversy. Who was Sin of the past and how is he viewed now?

Sin was the Sumerian Moon god. Sumerians were living more than three thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. Today Mesopotamia is located in the territories of the states of Iraq and Kuwait. Sin was worshipped in the city of Ur. The high priest of his temple, chosen from the royal family, was viewed as Sin's spouse. Sin was the descendant of the sky ...

2024年5月22日 · Within its vast pantheon resided Sin, the revered moon god who held immense significance in Mesopotamian culture. The moon, a celestial body of immense power and mystery, was deeply intertwined with Sin's worship, reflecting the Mesopotamians' profound understanding of the cosmos and their reverence for its celestial forces.

In the Sumerian myth Enlil and Ninlil (ETCSL 1.2.1), the moon god is described as the first-born son of Enlil and Ninlil, and the moon god's three brothers are listed: Nergal-Meslamtaea, Ninazu (both underworld deities) and Enbililu (who was responsible for irrigation).

2024年5月21日 · Among these deities, the moon god Nanna, also known as Sin, held a prominent position, commanding widespread veneration throughout Mesopotamia. This article delves into the fascinating world of the Cult of Nanna, exploring the mythology, rituals, and significance of moon worship in Mesopotamian religion.

2024年12月4日 · Among these deities, Sin, the god of the moon and time, holds a prominent position due to his significant influence over various aspects of daily life and spiritual practices. This article aims to explore the historical context, iconography, temple architecture, rituals, and cultural importance of Sin, highlighting his enduring legacy in ...