Mesopotamian
The oldest written myths: Gilgamesh, Inanna, Marduk, and the gods of Sumer and Babylon.
Verified modern retellings
These figures include at least one verified connection to a modern work.
20 figures
AnuFather of the Gods · King of the Gods · Lord of Heaven2 myths · 1 in media
BelThe Lord of the Gods · King of the Gods · Creator of All3 myths · 3 in media
EnkiLord of the Abzu · Lord of Wisdom · Creator of Humankind2 myths · 6 in media
Enkidu1 myth
EnlilThe Great Mountain · Lord of the Wind · King of All Lands4 myths · 5 in media
EreshkigalQueen of the Netherworld · Lady of the Great Earth · Queen of the Great Below1 myth · 2 in media
Etana1 myth
GilgameshThe Wild Bull · Lord of Kullab · He Who Saw the Deep15 myths · 74 in media
HumbabaThe Terrible · The Mighty · Guardian of the Cedar Forestreference
InannaQueen of Heaven · Queen of the Great Above · Lady of the Morning4 myths · 16 in media
IshtarQueen of Heaven · Lady of Battle · Lady of All Lands6 myths · 10 in media
MardukKing of the Gods · Lord of Heaven and Earth · Creator of All Things2 myths · 10 in media
NergalLord of the Netherworld · Lord of Kutha · The Scorcher2 myths · 9 in media
NinhursagLady of the Mountain · Great Lady · Lady of Birth2 myths
NinurtaThe Mighty Hero · Champion of Enlil · Lord of the Plough4 myths · 1 in media
ShamashJudge of Heaven and Earth · Light of the Gods · Lord of Justicereference · 2 in media
SinFather of the Gods · Lord of Wisdom · Lord of the Month1 myth
TammuzThe Good Shepherd · The Faithful Shepherd · Lord of the Sheepfold2 myths · 2 in media
TiamatMother Hubur · Begetter of All · Mother of the Gods3 myths · 23 in media
UtnapishtimHe was a builder and master of the Flood boat. · He served Ea and followed Ea’s instructions. · He was a survivor of the Flood.1 myth