We explore various depictions of Enki in cylinder seals, especially those at the British Museum. Using larger screens is recommended for viewing these artifacts' details.

The symbolism behind Enki's depictions, such as water flowing from him and surrounding fish, links to his dominion over the Abzu—the subterranean ocean. Enki, also known as EA in different traditions, is associated with water, magic, wisdom, and exorcism, making him central in Mesopotamian religion. Discussion includes mythical beings like the Apkallu, created by Enki to pass knowledge to humanity, and how these are often misinterpreted as Anunnaki.

The episode explains validating information through scholarly resources, using glossaries, name catalogs, and transliterations. It shows how to find references in the ETCSL website and verify terms like "Dubsar" meaning “scribe” and "Galzu" as “skilled,” differing from Sitchin’s fictional accounts.

We address other deities like Enlil, Inanna/Ishtar, Nergal, and mother goddess Ninmah. Enlil, the god of kingship and authority, is discussed, including his temple Ekur and titles like “great mountain.” Name transformations across cultures and mythological consistency are also covered. Tiamat's role in Enuma Elish is presented, clarifying Sitchin’s interpretations.

We prepare viewers for the next lesson on the myth “Enki and Ninmah,” and show how to access the ETCSL’s corpus of Sumerian texts, identifying translations, transliterations, and contextual elements. The lesson concludes with a preview of “Enki and Ninmah,” highlighting the creation of humanity and early references to genetic experimentation.

Script and editing by Lucas Martins Kern.

Sources can be found on multiple scholarly sites including the British Museum and educational archives.