Pantheon:
Deity Of:
Wisdom, Creation
Archetype:
Creator: Ab played the role of a creator, bringing forth the fundamental aspects of existence in the universe.
Sage: Ab symbolized the archetype of wisdom, revered as the lord of wisdom and ancient knowledge.
Group:
Primordial Deity: Ab was the primordial god who existed before creation and played a key role in its formation.
Other Names (a.k.a.):
None Known
Other Pantheons:
None Known
Lord of Wisdom: Ab was revered as the embodiment of ancient wisdom, symbolizing deep knowledge and understanding.
Primordial Creator: Ab was recognized as a primordial deity who existed before creation, responsible for bringing forth the first elements of existence.
Father of Abzu: Ab was known for fathering Abzu, connecting him to the primordial waters in Sumerian mythology.
Consort of Ziku: Ab was also known as the consort of Ziku, the goddess of Primordial Essence and Spirit In All Things, further emphasizing his role in creation and the divine order.
Parents:
Ab was a primordial deity, that existed before the creation
Siblings:
No Siblings
Consorts:
Ziku: goddess of Primordial Essence and Spirit In All Things
There is little to no mention of Ab in the Sumerian culture.
(Given that a reference was found, we chose to include this deity in the list)
There was no iconography of the god. He was the primordial essence and thus permeated into every aspect of creation.
Weapons:
None known nor needed. Existed before creation.
Sacred Animals:
Existed before the creation of animals.
Symbolism:
Wisdom: The details focused on his roles as a creator and a figure of wisdom, but without any particular symbols identified.
Celestial Associations:
Existed before the creation of the cosmos.
Realms:
Existed before the creation of realms.
Worship Places:
No known worship was dedicated to Ab.
Rituals & Divinations:
The information researched focused on his significance as a creator and wise deity without mentioning divinatory traditions and rituals.
Festivals:
None Known
Ab’s role was the primordial creator and lord of wisdom.
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- J.A. Coleman, The Dictionary of Mythology: An A-Z of Themes, Legends, and Heroes (Barnes & Noble, Inc., 2007)