To the ancient Sumerians, he was Enki; to the Babylonians, he was Ea. Regardless of the name, he was the most brilliant and compassionate figure in the Mesopotamian pantheon. Known as the god of wisdom, magic, and fresh water, Ea resided in the Abzu, the subterranean ocean beneath the earth. While other gods like Enlil sought to control or even destroy humanity, Ea was our greatest advocate. In this deep dive, we explore who Ea is, his role in the Enuma Elish, and why his ancient city of Eridu was considered the birthplace of civilization.
Who is Ea?
Throughout my life it seems that the subject of Ea has cropped up from time to time. When I was a child I was taught about the serpent in the garden of Eden. Next I was told that Ea was the same person as Enki, who was a space person from Sirius and he helped out mankind. Last of of I made a trip down into the Malibu area of Calif. to see a 30,000 year old city and was told that the word California comes from the name of two deities. The first was called Kali and the second was called Ea. Kali was changed into the word Cali and the last part of California was changed from Ea to Ia. They put a word in the middle which is the word Form which was changed to forn. We then have the name Kali form Ea or California which means Kali and Ea formed the land. Here is some information that will make it make a little more sense.
We have seen that the entity Enki (or Ea) is portrayed in the Mesopotamian historical epics as having played a crucial role in the genetic engineering of modern humans, and he consistently championed the cause of humans, usually in the face of considerable opposition from other “gods”, the Anunnaki. Enki, who is identified as the chief genetic engineer of the Anunnaki and half-brother of Enlil in the Mespotamian creation epics, is identified as a Sirian, “who protects humanity”, in The Prism of Lyra by Royal and Priest. This channeled information certainly fits in well with the historical information we have reviewed. The reader will recall that we have evidence of entities from the vicinity of the double star Sirius being involved in the ancient affairs of humans from the oral traditions of the Dogan tribe of west Africa. This, plus historical data indicating that ancient Egypt was involved with entities from near Sirius leaves little doubt of a Sirian connection with ancient mankind.
Enki’s frequent compassionate behavior he displayed towards the human slaves of the Anunnaki bespeaks of an entity that was much more spiritually evolved than the Anunnaki. The Anunnaki would not want their slaves to know of an entity who had their best interests in mind and was actually trying to help them. On the other hand, the Anunnaki apparently needed the skills of Enki, especially in the genetic engineering of their slave species. It seems probable, therfore, that the Anunnaki would try to distort accounts of Enki, the Sirian, even to the point of making Enki one of their own.
In The Prism of Lyra the Sirians are depicted as interfering with the plans of a Lyran group that were trying to create a species that was to have no knowledge of good and evil. How “the Lyran group” was related to the Anunnaki of the Sumerian texts is not made clear. Perhaps, the Lyrans of The Prism of Lyra and the Anannaki of the Sumerians are one. Or, perhaps we are looking at different levels, where the Anannaki of the “twelfth planet” in our solar system are actually carrying out the wishes of a “Lyran group” unknowingly.
In any case, The Prism of Lyra states that the Lyrans and Sirians, who had worked together in the creation of humans, the primitive workers, disagreed philosophically concerning their creation. While the Lyrans wanted to create a species devoid of the knowledge of polarity – or of “good” and “evil” – the Sirians saw that humans could not evolve spiritually without this knowledge. Royal and Priest point out that Enki in the Sumerian texts is sometimes portrayed as a serpent – an evil serpent – and that perhaps this was a ploy by Lyrans to keep humanity from following the instructions of the Sirians who were attempting to help humankind. Royal and Priest imply that it was the Sirian group that encouraged Adam and Eve to eat of the Tree of Knowledge in the story of the Garden of Eden, as contained in the Bible.
The Sirians may have been at least temporarily thwarted by the Lyrans (the Annunaki?) (JW They spell this word two ways in this information—- Annunaki and Anunnaki), in the Garden of Eden, but it seems that the Sirians had the last laugh. According to The Prism of Lyra, the Sirian group inserted a latent DNA code in humans:
The code is triggered by an accelerating vibration that occurs when a civilization begins to evolve spiritually. As Earth accelerates toward self-awareness and fourth density (which is occurring presently), the code is activated. Once activated, the human race unwinds its limited vision like a coil until the expanse of All That Is becomes visible. It was their way of allowing humanity to eat from the tree of life after all.
Perhaps your latent DNA code implanted by Enki or other members of the “Sirian group” is becoming active as you read this book. In any case, it is safe to say that entities from a planet near Sirius were very much involved in our biological, cultural and spiritual evolution/creation.
Source of Information: Humanity’s Extraterrestrial Origins, by Dr. Arthur David Horn.
Conclusion: The Legacy of the Crafty God
Whether you view Ea as a mythological archetype of intelligence or a legendary figure from a lost era of human history, his influence is undeniable. From the tales of the Atrahasis to the Epic of Gilgamesh, Ea remains the symbol of the “problem-solver” who chooses compassion over chaos. As we continue to unearth the ruins of Ancient Mesopotamia, the wisdom of the Lord of the Abzu still resonates, reminding us that humanity was designed to thrive, innovate, and survive against all odds.
FAQ for “Who is Ea?”
Q: Are Ea and Enki the same god?
A: Yes. Enki is the original Sumerian name (meaning “Lord of the Earth”), while Ea is the Akkadian and Babylonian name. While their names changed over time, their attributes—wisdom, water, and creation—remained consistent throughout Mesopotamian history.
Q: What is the “Abzu” (Apsu)?
A: The Abzu was believed to be a vast, subterranean freshwater ocean located deep beneath the earth. It was the source of all life-giving water (rivers and springs) and served as the mystical home and laboratory of the god Ea.
Q: How did Ea save humanity from the Great Flood?
A: In the Atrahasis and the Epic of Gilgamesh, the god Enlil decides to wipe out humanity with a flood because they are too noisy. Ea thwarts this plan by whispering through the wall of a reed hut to the hero Utnapishtim (or Atrahasis), instructing him to build a boat to save his family and the seeds of all living things.
Q: What are the symbols of Ea?
A: Ea is most commonly associated with flowing water, often depicted with two streams (the Tigris and Euphrates) erupting from his shoulders. His animal symbols include the Goat-Fish (the precursor to the Capricorn zodiac sign) and the Turtle.
Q: Why is Ea called a “Trickster” god?
A: Ea is often called a trickster because he rarely uses brute force to solve problems. Instead, he uses magic, cleverness, and subversion. His “tricks” are almost always performed to benefit humanity or to maintain the balance of the universe against more impulsive deities.
