Human lifespan declines
One notable reference is to the period of 3,600 years during which the gods imposed hard labor on the Igigi.
Draconian – Reptilian Race
These ferocious Beings were a horrendous addition to the Anunnaki force, and as can be seen on various Ancient Paintings, they were engaged in many conflict situations with their Allies, the 'Igigi'.
The Nephilim
The Igigi herds the Little People on the bottom of the picture whilst the Afro-Atlanteans look on.
300 Igigi of heaven and 600 of the Apsû
The Igigi were another group of divine beings, often referred to as "the younger gods." They were also considered to be offspring of Anu, and their main function was to serve the Anunnaki.
The Igigi were often associated with celestial and heavenly duties, such as maintaining the physical and divine order of the cosmos, including the movements of celestial bodies.
The relationship between the Anunnaki and the Igigi was one of hierarchy, with the Anunnaki considered superior and the Igigi as their labor force.
The Igigi were tasked with various responsibilities, including working on the Anunnaki's divine projects, such as building and maintaining the infrastructure of the cosmos.
Made the Igigi bear the workload.The gods had to dig out canals,Had to clear channels, the lifelines of the land,The Igigi had to dig out canals,Had to clear channels, the lifelines of the land.The gods dug out the Tigris river (bed)They were counting the years of loads.For 3,6oo years they bore the excess,Hard work, night and day.They groaned and blamed each other,Grumbled over the masses of excavated soil:'Let us confront our [ ] the chamberlain,And get him to relieve us of our hard work!
The Igigi were often associated with the tasks of serving the Anunnaki, and they were considered to be the heavenly counterparts to the terrestrial beings.
The Igigi are mentioned in several ancient Mesopotamian texts, including the Atrahasis Epic and the Babylonian creation myth Enuma Elish.
The Atrahasis Epic, for instance, tells the story of how the Igigi rebelled against their heavy workload and refused to continue serving the higher gods.
300 Igigi of heaven and 600 of the Apsû, all of them, had assembled.
Who distributed the heavenly stations between Igigi and Anunnaki
Marduk, who created the Igigi gods,
He (Ellil) was furious (with the Igigi,]'We, the great Anunna, all of us,Agreed together on [a plan].Anu and [Adad] were to guard [above],I was to guard the earth [below].
The warrior Ellil spotted the boatAnd was furious with the Igigi.'We, the great Anunna, all of us,Agreed together on an oath!No form of life should have escaped!
In order to genetically engineer the humans, " one god[igigi] should be slaughtered"
The Igigi response:
After that, it seems like they made new tools for the humans to take over the work of the Igigi:
The Ancient Astronaut hypothesis proposes that a group called the Igigi, similar to the Anunnaki, orbited Earth as intermediaries between our planet and Nibiru, the Anunnaki's home.
People never met the Igigi; texts mention them but imply they were too high up to care about humans.
Eventually, the Igigi rebelled against the Anunnaki, forcing the Anunnaki to find a new labor source.
Aessir Anunnaki
Igigi (different race within the Aesir)
Sumerian King List
In Atrhasis there is a mention of the Igigi who for 3,600 years worked for the Aessir.
Atrahasis
Made the Igigi bear the workload.The gods had to dig out canals,
Had to clear channels, the lifelines of the land,The Igigi had to dig out canals,Had to clear channels, the lifelines of the land.The gods dug out the Tigris river (bed)
When they reachedThe gate of warrior Ellil's dwelling,It was night, the middle watch,The house was surrounded, the god had notrealized.It was night, the middle watch,Ekur was surrounded, Ellil had not realized.Yet Kalkal was attentive, and had it closed,He held the lock and watched [the gate].Kalkal roused [Nusku].They listened to the noise of [the Igigi].Then Nusku roused his master,
The ghost existed so as not to forget (the slain god).After she had mixed that clay,She called up the Anunnaki, the great gods.The Igigi, the great gods,Spat spittle upon the clay.Mami made her voice heardAnd spoke to the great gods,'I have carried out perfectlyThe work that you ordered of me.You have slaughtered a god together with hisintelligence.I have relieved you of your hard work,I have imposed your load on man.You have bestowed noise on mankind.I have undone the fetter and granted freedom.'They listened to this speech of hers, And were freed (from anxiety), and kissed her feet:'We used to call you MamiBut now your name shall be Mistress of AllGods.'Far-sighted Enki and wise MamiWent into the room of fate.The womb-goddesses were assembled.He trod the clay in her presence; SBV She kept reciting an incantation,For Enki, staying in her presence, made her reciteit.When she had finished her incantation,She pinched off fourteen pieces (of clay),(And set) seven pieces on the right,Seven on the left.Between them she put down a mud brick.
He (Eilil) was furious (with the Igigi,]'We, the great Anunna, all of us,Agreed together on [a plan].Anu and [Adad] were to guard [above],I was to guard the earth [below].Where Enki (went],He was to undo the [chain and set (us) free],He was to release [produce for the people].He was to exercise [control ( ?) by holding thebalance ( ?)].
Let these flies be the lapis lazuli of my necklaceBy which I may remember it (?) daily (?)[forever (?)].'The warrior Ellil spotted the boat And was furious with the Igigi.'We, the great Anunna, all of us,Agreed together on an oath!No form of life should have escaped!How did any man survive the catastrophe?'Anu made his voice heardAnd spoke to the warrior Ellil,'Who but Enki would do this?He made sure that the [reed hut] disclosed theorder.'Enki made his voice heardAnd spoke to the great gods,'I did it, in defiance of you!I made sure life was preserved [(5 lines missing)Exact your punishment from the sinner.And whoever contradicts your order(12 lines missing)I have given vent to my feelings!'Ellil made his voice heardAnd spoke to far-sighted Enki,'Come, summon Nintu the womb-goddess!Confer with each other in the assembly.
(8 lines missing at beginning of column)How we sent the Flood.But a man survived the catastrophe.You are the counsellor of the gods;On your orders I created conflict.Let the Igigi listen to this songIn order to praise you,And let them record (?) your greatness.I shall sing of the Flood to all people: 46Listen!(Colophon) 47The End.
Nemhir
Watchers -> Igigi
The birth chamber
Is it the same hybrid that the YHWH Elohim made by using one of the Igigi's?
Book of Genesis
They had their own workforce, the Igigi, but they refused to do the hard work.
Anunnaki gods list
Nudimmud begot Marduk, the master of the Igigi."