Sin (/ ˈsiːn /) or Suen (Akkadian: 𒀭𒂗𒍪, d EN.ZU[1]) also known as Nanna (Sumerian: 𒀭𒋀𒆠 D ŠEŠ.KI, DNANNA[2]) is the Mesopotamian god representing the moon. While these two names originate in two different languages, respectively Akkadian and Sumerian, they were already used interchangeably to refer to one deity in the Early Dynastic period.

Sin, in Mesopotamian religion, the god of the moon. Sin was the father of the sun god, Shamash (Sumerian: Utu), and, in some myths, of Ishtar (Sumerian: Inanna), goddess of Venus, and with them formed an astral triad of deities.

Nanna, also called Sîn (or Suen) was a Sumerian god who played a longstanding role in Mesopotamian religion and mythology. He was the god of the moon, the son of the sky god Enlil and the grain goddess Ninlil.

Dec 5, 2024 · This article delves into the Temple of Sin, exploring its historical context, the characteristics of the god himself, the myths surrounding him, and the cultural significance of the moon in ancient Babylonian society.

May 22, 2024 · The Cult of Sin played a significant role in shaping Mesopotamian religion and culture. Sin, the revered moon god, was associated with protection, fertility, health, and the underworld, reflecting the Mesopotamians' profound understanding of the cosmos and their reverence for its celestial forces.

Dec 5, 2024 · Explore the captivating myths of Sin, the Mesopotamian moon god. Discover his influence on agriculture, timekeeping, and culture in "The Temple of Sin." Read more!

Dec 4, 2024 · Explore the Temple of Sin, the ancient god of the moon and time, and uncover his impact on Mesopotamian culture, rituals, and agriculture. Dive in now!

Sin (Akkadian: Su'en, Sîn) or Nanna (Sumerian: DŠEŠ.KI, DNANNA) was the god of the moon in Mesopotamian mythology. Nanna is a Sumerian deity, the son of Enlil and Ninlil, and became identified with Semitic Sin.

The chief astral deity of Mesopotamian religion, Sin was the god of the moon to the Sumerian people. Sin was the son of Enlil and Ninlil and the father of Ishtar and Utu-Shamash (the sun). Sin controls the seasons, and is also a god of vegitation.

Sīn /ˈsiːn/ or Suen (Akkadian: 𒂗𒍪 EN.ZU, pronounced Su'en, Sîn) or Nanna (Sumerian: 𒀭𒋀𒆠 DŠEŠ.KI, DNANNA) was the god of the moon in the Mesopotamian religions of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia.