The Sumerians were polytheistic, meaning that they believed in many gods and goddesses. Their religion was based on the idea that the world was controlled by these deities, who could help or harm people depending on their mood. Some of the most important Sumerian gods and goddesses included:
Anu: god of the sky, who ruled over the other gods
Enki: god of water, wisdom, and magic
Enlil: god of the air, weather, and storms
Inanna: goddess of love, fertility, and childbirth
Nanna: god of the moon
Utu: god of the sun