Utu is the Sumerian God and Sun. If you are a fan of ancient Sumerian mythology you might have heard of it. Utu, the Sumerian God of the Sun, was a god who embodied the radiant light from the sun and gave warmth to the earth as well as plants. Many of his paintings featured fiery light. Utu was also the father Nanna, the moon God and the twin brother to the goddess Inanna.
Ninib
Ninib, a Sumerian god, was an imposing warrior. Enlil, his dad, ordered him to mount and carry his command. Ninib was initially associated with vegetation. However, he later became associated with Saturn (which he called Kaitaann). He was also associated healing. In fact, his wife Gula was the patroness of physicians. His important role in Assyrian religion was crucial.
Ninib was the personification for the sun. Ninib was originally part the "Nippur” circle of deities that also included Enlil (the god of rains, storms, and thunder). Enlil was the head pantheon and gave Ninib his share in the conquest of chaos.
Utu
Utu is the Sumerian god the sun. He is also known as the god truth, morality and justice. Ningal, the fertility goddess, and Utu were the gods of the sun. He was revered and allowed plants to grow through his sunlight. He is often depicted as an old man, carrying a solar disk. Utu is also famous for his involvement in the Law Code of Hammurabi. This code is considered to be the basis of human socialism.
Utu was also the younger brother of Inanna. Both are very close and thought to be more siblings than siblings. Inanna has a problem with Utu. Utu will not stop his daily hike. Inanna sought Gilgamesh's assistance, who killed Utu and drove away the bird. Meanwhile, the evil Lillitu spirit fled the scene. Inanna also asked the goddess' help. She killed snakes and sent the Lillitu-demon fleeing. Afterwards, Gilgamesh cut down a tree and presented it to Inanna as her throne.
Inanna
Inanna is a Sumerian god of love and fertility. She is also known by Akkadian as Ishtar. She was the wife of Dumuzi, the shepherd-king. Both were made gods at one time, but their marriage was not easy. Inanna was often depicted in youthful, impetuous and seeking more power.
Her story also includes a love story. She is Sumerian mythology's most important goddess. Inanna's Song describes her love of Dumuzi. This poem is approximately 2800 BCE old and depicts Inanna's courtship to Dumuzi. The poem "Inanna Prefers the Farmer" also depicts Inanna's relationship with a farmer. The poem also describes Inanna's rejection of Enkimdu the farmer and her eventual marriage of faith to Dumuzi the shepherd.