The Anunnaki were a group of gods in ancient Mesopotamian mythology.

Ancient texts from Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon mention the Anunnaki as powerful gods who played key roles in creation stories and the governance of the universe. They were seen as judges and rulers who controlled fate and natural forces. The word 'Anunnaki' appears in several myths, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Enuma Elish, showing their importance in Mesopotamian religion.