because from that moment they began to carry the mark of the gods, made in his image and likeness
Enki,inanna,enlil
The Sumerians.
You shall have no other gods before Me
Xianhua Wang has written: 'The metamorphosis of Enlil in early Mesopotamia' -- subject(s): Enlil (Assyro-Babylonian deity), Gods, Assyro-Babylonian
In Mesopotamian mythology, the god Enlil unleashed the flood on the city of Shurrapak to wipe out humanity due to their noise and disruptions, which were disturbing the other gods. Enlil wanted to reset and cleanse the earth of human civilization.
The Sumerian gods were believed to be part of a complex family tree, with Anu as the supreme deity and the father of all gods. Anu's children included Enlil, the god of air and storms, and Enki, the god of water and wisdom. Enlil and Enki had various offspring who were also considered gods and goddesses in Sumerian mythology.
Gilgamesh's destiny was decreed by Enlil of the mountain, the father of the gods.
This is the first of the Ten Commandments. Some scholars have noted that the commandment does not necessarily prohibit the Jews from worshipping other gods, merely that they must not come before, or above, God Almighty.
the gods were named after what they are like Enlil was the god of air, Enki was the god of wisdom, and Inanna was the goddess of love and war.
This is the First Commandment given to the Hebrew people on Mount Sinai.
They had many gods, including An, Enlil, Nanna, and Utu. Their kings were also believed by them to be divine.
1. I am the Lord, your God, you shall have no false gods before me. 2. You shall not worship any other god. 3. You shall not take the Lord's name in vain.