Get to know Enki better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning.
Enki meaning
A god in Sumerian mythology, later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology.
Synonyms of Enki
Using Enki
- The main meaning on this page is: A god in Sumerian mythology, later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology.
- Useful related words include: semitic deity.
- In the example corpus, enki often appears in combinations such as: enki and, of enki, and enki.
Context around Enki
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 10 start, 8 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Enki
- In this selection, "enki" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, 1969, mythology, citation, pro, research and sees stand out and add context to how "enki" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a 1969 enki and ninmah and as enki lacks a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "enki" sits close to words such as aaf, aalen and abrogated, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with enki
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
And so, despite warnings, Enki consumes the other seven fruit. (10 words)
As Enki lacks a womb with which to give birth, he seems to be dying with swellings. (17 words)
City pumps had trouble keeping up with the water, which is a “bad sign,” said Enki Research’s Watson. (19 words)
Enki, as the protector of whoever comes to seek his help, and as the empowerer of Inanna, here challenges the young impetuous goddess to control her anger so as to be better able to function as a great judge. (39 words)
Benito, C.A. (1969) "Enki and Ninmah" and "Enki and the World Order" (dissertation, Uni of Philadelphia) This may be a reference to Enki's hieros gamos or sacred marriage with Ki Ninhursag (the Earth) (see below). (37 words)
Upset about Enki's reputation, Uttu consults Ninhursag, who, upset at the promiscuous wayward nature of her spouse, advises Uttu to avoid the riverbanks, the places likely to be affected by flooding, the home of Enki. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
Benito, C.A. (1969) "Enki and Ninmah" and "Enki and the World Order" (dissertation, Uni of Philadelphia) This may be a reference to Enki's hieros gamos or sacred marriage with Ki Ninhursag (the Earth) (see below).
Enki and the Deluge main According to Sumerian mythology, Enki also assisted humanity to survive the Deluge designed to kill them.
It has been suggested that etymologiically Ea was comes from the term *hyy (life), referring to Enki's waters as life giving. citation Enki/Ea is essentially a god of civilization, wisdom, and culture.
Upset about Enki's reputation, Uttu consults Ninhursag, who, upset at the promiscuous wayward nature of her spouse, advises Uttu to avoid the riverbanks, the places likely to be affected by flooding, the home of Enki.
Announced at CES 2022, Enki Pro HyperSense is a chair with haptic feedback, and it has more connections to the 4D theater experience than you may think.
As it turns out, the final match of the Demon World Tournament takes place between Saizou and Enki, which the former loses.
Nevertheless, after defeating Yomi in the fifth round of the Makai tournament, Enki is later crowned the sole King of Demon World, holding the position for the next three years.
They allow Enki to better help you in fights by inflicting Prime faster on your opponents or using his unique taunting and grabbing abilities.
City pumps had trouble keeping up with the water, which is a “bad sign,” said Enki Research’s Watson.
After she presents her case, Enki sees that justice needs to be done and promises help, delivering knowledge of where the miscreant is hiding.
A large number of myths about Enki have been collected from many sites, stretching from Southern Iraq to the Levantine coast.
And Nammu told him that with the help of Enki (her son) she can create humans in the image of gods.
And so, despite warnings, Enki consumes the other seven fruit.
Another important Sumerian hieros gamos was that between Ki, here known as Ninhursag or "Lady of the Mountains", and Enki of Eridu, the god of fresh water which brought forth greenery and pasture.
A second time, Enki, in his loneliness finds and seduces Ninkurra, and from the union Ninkurra gave birth to Uttu (weaver or spider, the weaver of the web of life).
As Enki lacks a womb with which to give birth, he seems to be dying with swellings.
At first Enki, the god of Eridu attempted to retrieve these sources of his power, but later willingly accepted that Uruk now was the centre of the land.
Carp are shown in the twin water flows running into the later God Enki, suggesting continuity of these features over a very long period.
Dalley, S (1989), "Myths of Mesopotamia" (Oxford, NY), p.50 Benito states "With Enki it is an interesting change of gender symbolism, the fertilising agent is also water, Sumerian "a" or "Ab" which also means "semen".
Enki, as the protector of whoever comes to seek his help, and as the empowerer of Inanna, here challenges the young impetuous goddess to control her anger so as to be better able to function as a great judge.
Common combinations with enki
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- enki and 5×
- of enki 4×
- and enki 3×
- enki is 2×
- enki to 2×
- god enki 2×
- enki then 2×