Ninung

Ninung is a term used in the mythology of the Sumerians, an ancient civilization that flourished in Mesopotamia around 4500-1900 BCE. The Sumerians believed that the world was created by a series of deities, and Ninung is one of the earliest and most significant of these divine figures. According to Sumerian mythology, Ninung was the first god to emerge from the primordial waters, known as Apsu. She is often depicted as a goddess of the earth and the mother of other deities. Ninung is also associated with the concept of "to beget," as she is credited with giving birth to other gods, including Enlil, the god of the air and the sky, and Enki, the god of wisdom and water. Her role as a primordial deity and the mother of other gods makes her a central figure in Sumerian mythology, and her story is often retold in various mythological texts and inscriptions. Despite her importance, Ninung is not as well-known as some of the other major Sumerian deities, such as Anu or Enlil, but her influence can still be seen in the mythology and religious practices of the Sumerians.