Sin (/ ˈ s iː n /) or Suen (Akkadian: 𒀭𒂗𒍪, d EN.ZU [1]) also known as Nanna (Sumerian: 𒀭𒋀𒆠 D ŠEŠ.KI, D NANNA [2]) is the Mesopotamian god representing the moon.

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.

Feb 8, 2017 · Nanna (also known as Nannar, Nanna-Suen, Sin, Asimbabbar, Namrasit, Inbu) is the Mesopotamian god of the moon and wisdom. He is one of the oldest gods in the Mesopotamian pantheon and is first mentioned at the very dawn of writing in Sumer c. 3500 BCE. His worship continued until the 3rd century CE.

Apr 1, 2017 · He was one of the most important gods in the pantheons of ancient Sumer. In Sumer, he was worshipped as god Nanna, and his Akkadian name was Su'en or Sin. The name of the Assyrian moon god Sin is often spelled as En-Zu, which means “Lord of Wisdom.”

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.

Mar 18, 2025 · Sin, also known as Nanna in Sumerian mythology, is the ancient Mesopotamian god of the Moon, wisdom, and timekeeping. He was one of the most revered deities in Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria, with major temples in Ur and Harran. As a lunar deity, he governed the night, the passage of time, and the cycles of nature, influencing calendars ...

Nanna Sumerian god, stood as the radiant deity of the moon. He was revered for his luminous guidance and control over time itself. Known by many names, including Suen and Sin in Akkadian, he was the lord of the calendar, a master of fate and destiny.

Feb 4, 2025 · In the depths of Sumerian mythology, Nana, the moon god, shines as one of the most mysterious and influential deities. As the son of Enlil, he was not just a moon god, but a link between the heavenly and earthly realms, carrying with him the secrets of time and the symbolism of light in the darkness of night.

Jan 18, 2024 · 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.

Dec 5, 2024 · Sin is known by several epithets that highlight his attributes: The Illuminator: As the moon god, Sin brings light to the night, symbolizing knowledge and clarity. The Watcher: Sin is believed to observe human actions, serving as a divine witness to their deeds.