EP: 40 Giants, Gods, & Dragons with Derek Gilbert
Blurry Creatures
Symbolism of the Sky God's Castration
The castration of the sky god in ancient stories symbolizes a shift in power dynamics, where the castrator assumes control and authority. In the case of Anu and Inanna, Anu was replaced as the patron deity of the home city of Nimrod by Inanna, who was revered for her ability to transform genders and was considered the first gender fluid entity.
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