Anu

Culture: Sumerian/Akkadian   Domain: The sky, supreme authority

Anu is the sky god and, in the earliest layers of Mesopotamian religion, the highest authority in the pantheon, though as time passed his role became increasingly distant and ceremonial as gods like Enlil and Marduk took more active roles in myth and worship, a common pattern for very old "sky father" deities.

Associations

Supreme, foundational authority, the sky, order maintained at a distance.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Reflect on ultimate authority and responsibility, even when delegated day-to-day
• Support institutions and structures that maintain fair, lasting order
• Keep a star image on the altar
• Research how his role shifted across Sumerian and later Babylonian religion

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.