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Definition of anu in English English dictionary
- In Sumerian, Assyrian and Babylonian mythology, name of a sky-god, the god of heaven, lord of constellations, king of gods, spirits and demons, who dwelt in the highest heavenly region
- Dr Anu Dudhia Someone you will meet if you row for long enough
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- Fundamental, universal and atom-like unit of matter Monad Smallest building block of creation
- Mesopotamian sky god. He belonged to a triad that included Bel and Ea. Though he was the highest god, his role in mythology, hymns, and cult was small. The father of all gods, evil spirits, and demons, and the god of kings and the calendar, he was depicted with headdress and horns signifying strength. His Sumerian counterpart, An, was originally envisaged as a great bull; he probably began as a god of herders
- Atom
- Babylonian creator God; consort of Antu
- Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea
- Chao Anu
- born 1767 died 1835, Bangkok, Siam Ruler of the central Lao kingdom of Vientiane (r. 1804-29). In his youth Anu fought with the Siamese against the Burmans (Burmese) and won Siamese respect for his military prowess. Chosen by them to be king of Vientiane, he undertook major public works and cultivated good relations with Vietnam. He had the Siamese appoint his son ruler of the southern Lao principality of Champassak and began to plot a rebellion for Lao independence. His armies nearly reached Bangkok, but the revolt was quelled and Vientiane was sacked and later razed. Anu fled to the forests but was captured, punished, and killed