In Sumerian mythology, Enlil is known as the lord of wind.
His name is commonly interpreted from the Sumerian elements meaning “lord” and “wind” or “air.” Enlil was one of the most important gods in the Sumerian pantheon and was closely associated with authority, storms, fate, and kingship. His major cult center was Nippur, a religious city in ancient Mesopotamia.
Enlil appears in numerous Sumerian myths and was often portrayed as a powerful divine ruler who could grant or withdraw kingship. He is sometimes confused with Enki, the god associated with fresh water, wisdom, and craftsmanship, or with Anu, the sky god. In later Mesopotamian traditions, Enlil remained important even as religious names and stories developed across Akkadian and Babylonian cultures.