| Ilib | |
|---|---|
Primordial deity and generic term for ancestral spirits | |
| Other names | Eni attanni, DINGIR a-bi |
| Major cult center | Ugarit |
| Offspring | possibly El |
| Equivalents | |
| Hurrian | Alalu |
| Mesopotamian | Ancestors of Enlil |
| Phoenician | Elyon |
Ilib (also known as eni attanni) was an Ugaritic god most likely regarded as a primordial deity. As a generic term, the word ilib seemingly also referred to spirits of ancestors. The god and the concept were most likely connected with each other. Ilib's role has been compared to that played by deities such as Alalu in Hurrian religion or ancestors of Enlil, for example Enmesharra, in Mesopotamian religion. Offerings to him are mentioned in a number of Ugaritic texts.