4 primary: An Enlil Ki Enki 3 sky: Ishtar Sin Sama In Sumerian mythology and later for Assyrians and Babylonians, Anu (see also An) was a sky-god, the god of heaven, lord of constellations, king of gods, spirits and demons, and dwelt in the highest heavenly regions. It was believed that he had the power to judge those who had committed crimes, and that he had crea ...

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• Anus - Structure
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• Anus - Role in sexuality
• Anus - Maintenance
• Anus - Cosmetics
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anu: (Sanskrit) A common prefix conveying the meanings: "after, near to, under, secondary or subordinate to."

(See also: Anu, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

Muladhara Chakra is located at the base of the spinal column. It lies between the origin of the reproductory organ and the anus. It is just below the Kanda and the junction where Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadis meet. Two fingers above the anus and about two fingers below the genitals, four fingers in width is the space where the Muladhara Chakra is situated. This is the Adhara Chakra (support) as the other Chakras are above this. Kundalini, which gives power and energy to all the Chakras, lies at this Chakra. Hence this, which is the support of all is called Muladhara or Adhara Chakra.

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The Six Chakras

9. There are six chakras. Muladhara is in the anus. Svadhishthana is near the genital organ. Manipuraka is in the navel. Anahata is in the heart. The Vishuddhi Chakra is at the root of the neck. The sixth Chakra, the Ajna is in the head (between the two eyebrows).

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Purification is of two kinds: Antar-Dhauti (internal cleaning) and Bahir-Dhauti (external cleaning). There are some other Dhautis, viz., Danta Dhauti (cleaning the teeth), Jihva Dhauti (cleaning the tongue), Karna Dhauti (cleaning the ears), Mula Sodhana Dhauti (cleaning the anus), etc.

Excerpt from the book Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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Trika (a concept of Kashmir Shaivism) in Sanskrit means trinity. On the other hand, Trika has been the name by which Kashmir Shaivism has been known before year 1900, because the concept of trinity is manifested in many ways and on multiple levels throughout its whole philosophical system. Trika - Siva Sakti and Anu. According to the Kashmir Shaivism there are three essential realities: The Supreme Transcendent - Siva The Supreme Creative Energy, immanent in ...

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• Trika - The Sakti trinity
• Trika - The trinity of energies of will knowledge and power
• Trika - The trinity of knowledge
• Trika - The three fundamental states of consciousness
• Trika - The three-fold spiritual path

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Zecharia Sitchin was born in Russia and raised in Palestine, where he acquired a knowledge of modern and ancient Hebrew, other Semitic and European languages, the Old Testament, and the history and archaeology of the Near East. Sitchin attended and graduated from the University of London, majoring in economic history. A journalist and editor in Israel for many years, he now lives and writes in New York. His books have been widely translated, converted to Brail ...

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• Zecharia Sitchin - Tiamat Planet Theory
• Zecharia Sitchin - Annunaki
• Zecharia Sitchin - Enki
• Zecharia Sitchin - Anu
• Zecharia Sitchin - Works

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Babylonian and Assyrian religion was a series of belief systems in places in the early civilisations of the Euphrates valley. This article examines the period of c. 3500 BCE to c. 300 CE. The development of the religion of Babylonia was important in the history of the people who practiced it, and in many ways was a direct reflection of developments in their society. Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The impact of Hammurabi. Leaving aside the primitive phases of the religion as lying beyond historical inves ...

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• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The old regional gods
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The rise of Marduk
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The cult of Anu
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The triads
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - The rivalry between Assur and Marduk
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - Chronology
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - Astral theology
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - Religious practice and rituals
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - Ethics
• Babylonian and Assyrian religion - Later influence

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4 primary: An Enlil Ki Enki 3 sky: Ishtar Sin Sama In Sumerian mythology, An (see also Anu) was the god whose name was synonymous with the sun's zenith, or heaven. He was the oldest god in the Sumerian pantheon, and part of a triad including Enlil, god of the sky and Enki, god of water. He was called Anu by the Akkadians, rulers of Mesopotamia after the c ...

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Anal sex or anal intercourse is a commonly practiced form of human sexual behaviour in some cultures. It involves the anus and possibly the rectum, especially, but not limited to, the insertion of the erect penis into the rectum through the anus. The use of sex toys and other activities involving the anus and rectum may be considered anal sex as well. Anal sex can be pleasurable for both the insertive partner and the receptive partner, as the anus contains many of the ...

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• Anal sex - Introduction
• Anal sex - Overview
• Anal sex - Anal sex among heterosexuals
• Anal sex - Anal sex among gay/bisexual men and lesbians
• Anal sex - Health issues
• Anal sex - Condoms & Anal Sex
• Anal sex - Legal issues
• Anal sex - Religious views

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Anal jewelry is jewelry worn in the anus. Half of such a piece of jewellery is inserted into the anus to keep it in place, while the other half is left outside for people to see in intimate situations. The most famous pieces are Rosebud Anal Jewelry designed by Julian Snelling and Bum Bauble designed by Judy Kirk. Rosebud is made of stainless steel and has a gemstone. Bum Bauble has two small golden chains each ending with a crystal. Both designers are specialised in ...

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4 primary: An Enlil Ki Enki 3 sky: Ishtar Sin Sama In Akkadian mythology and Sumerian mythology, Anshar (also Anshur, Ashur, Asshur) is the sky god. He is the husband of his sister Kishar; they are the children of Lahmu and Lahamu, and the parents of Anu and Ea (and, in some traditions, Enlil). He is sometimes depicted as having Ninlil as a consort. As Anshar, he is progenitor of the Akkadian pantheon; as As ...

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Anal beads are a sex toy that consists of several small balls attached together in series which are inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the effect desired. Those who use anal beads enjoy the pleasurable feeling they receive as the ball passes through the narrow sphincter of the anus. Anal beads were no doubt used in antiquity, but in modern versions they are most often made of semi-rigid plastic and end with a ring. The purpose of this ring is to prevent the sex toy from becoming fully lodged in the rectum as we ...

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An anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the anus, usually extending from the anal opening and the midline of the anus. Anal fissure - Causes. Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Various causes of this fissure include: Straining to defecate, especially if the stool is hard and dry Severe and chronic constipation Severe and chronic diarrhea Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis Rough anal sex ...

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• Anal fissure - Symptoms
• Anal fissure - Prevention
• Anal fissure - Treatment

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The mouth, also known as the buccal cavity or the oral cavity, is the opening through which an animal or human takes in food. It is usually located in the head, but not always; the mouth of a planarium is in the middle of its belly. Most animals have a complete digestive system, with a mouth at one end and an anus at the other. Which end forms first in ontogeny is a criterion used to classify animals into protostome and deuterostome. Some animals, such as the cnidarians and the planaria, have no anus. They ...

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Igigi was a Babylonian King who ruled from 2257 to (unknown) BCE. He fought for the power in Akkad after the death of Shar-kali-sharri. Adad Agasaya Akkad Amurru An/Anu Anshar Asshur Abzu/Apsu Bel Enki/Ea Enlil Ereshkigal Hanbi Inanna/Ishtar Kingu Kishar Kur Kutha Lahmu & Lahamu Ma Marduk Mummu

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A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus. Bidet is pronounced using IPA: [bɨˈdeɪ] (US), [ˈbiːdeɪ] (UK). Bidet - Usage. Bidets are principally used to wash and clean the external genitalia and the anus, as well as the skin near these areas. They may also be used to clean any other part of the body; they are co ...

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In Irish mythology, Anann (Anu, Ana) was a mother goddess. She may be identical with Danu and/or Aine. She has particular associations with Munster: the twin hills known as the Paps of Anu (Dá Chích Anann) near Killarney, County Kerry are named after her. She was a goddess of fertility, cattle, and prosperity, and was known for comforting and teaching the dying. Fires were lit for her during Midsummer. With Badb and Macha, she is sometimes part of a triumvirate of war goddesses. She may have been the mother of Brian ...

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Butt plugs are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure. In some ways, they are similar to a dildo, but they tend to be shorter, and to have a flared end to prevent the device from being lost inside the anus. Butt plugs are popular with and can be pleasurable for both men and women, both heterosexual and homosexual. Unlike the vagina, which is closed off by the cervix, the rectum leads to the sigmoid colon. Objects which are inserted into the rectum can therefore potentially travel up into the bowel: the f ...

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