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In his connections with Inanna, Enki shows other aspects of his non-Patriarchal nature.

The myth Enki and Inanna tells the story of the young goddess of the É-anna temple of Uruk, who visits the senior god of Eridu, and is entertained by him in a feast.

The seductive god plies her with beer, and the young goddess maintains her virtue, whilst Enki proceeds to get drunk.

In generosity he gives her all the gifts of his Me, the gifts of civilized life.

Next morning, with a hangover, he asks his servant Isimud for his Me, only to be informed that he has given them to Inanna.

Upset at his actions, he sends Galla demons to recover them.

Inanna escapes her pursuers and arrives safely back at the quay at Uruk.

Enki realises that he has been tricked in his hubris and accepts a peace treaty forever with Uruk.