Ninlil - Goddess of the air, and the South Wind - Sumerian Goddess

Ninlil - Goddess of the air, and the South Wind

Ninlil ("lady of the open field" or "Lady of the Air") is the wife on Enlil, she is often called "mother" or "merciful mother" and may be a form of Mother Goddess. As a benevolent and merciful goddess she intercedes with Enlil on behalf of mortals. She is the mother of the moon god, Sin and daughter of Haia, god of the store and Ninshebargunu, the goddess of agriculture.

--~Attributes and Correspondences~--

Area of Influence:
Air, South Wind, Wind

Pantheon: Sumerian

Abode: -

Animals: -

Colours: -

Consort: Enlil

Crystal: Carnelian

Day: -

Direction: -

Element: Air

Incense: -

Musical Instrument: -

Offerings: Barley, Grain

Planet: -

Plant/Tree: Barley

Rune: -

Symbols: Serpents, Mountains, Stars

Tarot Card: -

Time: -

Sumerian - Gods and Goddesses

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