One Sumerian hymn describes Enlil as so glorious that even the other gods could not look upon him .
The Sumerians envisioned Enlil as a benevolent , fatherly deity , who watches over humanity and cares for their well - being .
One Sumerian hymn describes Enlil as so glorious that even the other gods could not look upon Enlil .
The Sumerians envisioned Enlil as a benevolent , fatherly deity , who watches over humanity and cares for their well - being .