Greek Religion¶
The mythology of ancient Greece shows clear parallels with the Mesopotamian and Anunnaki narratives, according to Zecharia Sitchin.
Parallels¶
| Greek God | Anunnaki Counterpart |
|---|---|
| Zeus | Enlil — sky god, ruler |
| Poseidon | Enki — god of the waters |
| Hades | Nergal — god of the underworld |
| Aphrodite | Inanna — goddess of love |
| Ares | Ninurta — god of war |
| Hermes | Nabu — messenger god |
| Prometheus | Enki — creator and benefactor of humans |
| Atlas | The Anunnaki who held up the sky |
The Titans¶
The Greek myth of the Titans — the older generation of gods overthrown by the Olympians — parallels Sitchin's narrative of the older Anunnaki generation (Anu, Enlil, Enki) being challenged by the younger generation (Marduk, Inanna).