Anu - The sky god and the supreme leader of the gods. Anu represents authority and kingship, and he is often depicted as the father of gods and spirits.

Inanna (Ishtar) - One of the most complex deities, associated with love, beauty, sex, war, justice, and political power. Inanna is a central figure in numerous myths, including the famous descent to the underworld.

Enlil - The god of air, wind, and storms. Enlil holds a key role in the Sumerian creation myth and acts as a leader among the gods, second to Anu.

Enki (Ea) - God of water, knowledge, mischief, crafts, and creation. Enki is known for his wisdom and is often depicted as an ally to humans, helping them in various myths.

Ninhursag (Ninmah, Nintu) - Mother goddess and goddess of fertility, the earth, and mountains. She plays a pivotal role in creation myths and is considered the mother of all children, both divine and human.

Nanna (Sin) - The god of the moon and wisdom, depicted as the father of Inanna and Utu. Nanna's importance is seen in his governance over the cycles of night and time.

Utu (Shamash) - The sun god, justice, and law. Utu is known for his role as a judge and the overseer of moral and legal order in human affairs.

Marduk - Originally a god of thunderstorms, Marduk rose to prominence, especially in the Babylonian pantheon, where he becomes the patron deity of Babylon and the central figure in the Babylonian creation epic, the Enuma Elish.

Tiamat - The goddess of the salt sea, who becomes an antagonist in the Babylonian creation myth where she battles the younger gods led by Marduk.

Nergal - God of plague, war, and the underworld. Nergal is often depicted as a god with a fierce aspect, ruling the dead and overseeing some of the darker aspects of the cosmos.

Ereshkigal - Queen of the underworld and sister to Inanna. Ereshkigal rules over the land of the dead, where she presides with a firm but just hand.

Ningal - The goddess of reeds and the consort of Nanna, associated with dreams and interpretation.

Nabu - God of wisdom and writing, often seen as a scribe and record keeper for the gods, and worshipped as a god of learning.

Adad (Ishkur) - The god of rain and storms, linked with both the destructive and life-giving powers of nature.