The Sebitti or Sebittu are a group of seven minor war gods in Neo-Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and especially Assyrian tradition. They also appear in sources from Emar. Multiple different interpretations of the term occur in Mesopotamian literature. Description The word Sebitti and its variations are typically translated with a meaning along the lines of "the seven", "group of seven" or "the seven of them". They are always presented as masculine deities, and are kin in one way or another (either brothers or half brothers). Their most prominent characteristic across all versions is their warlike nature. Variations Assyriologist Frans Wiggermann enumerates the following known identities of this group: Anthropomorphized Pleiades The Sebitti can be anthropomorphic representation of the Pleiades or another stellar or atmospheric phenomenon. Sons of Enmešarra The Sebitti can appear as sons of Enmešarra, a poorly known antagonistic figure known from some myths about Enlil, Ninurta and Marduk. Some texts refer to the group as "the great gods", a name they share with the seven sons whom they can be identified with. In one, very late (Seleucid or Parthian period has been proposed), myth they are portrayed as enemies of the gods and sons of Enmešarra, who seemingly desired to obtain Marduk' power and position. The narrative presents their defeat and death at the hands of Nergal and Marduk, portrayed as allies. Foreign gods Groups of foreign gods, such as "divine seven of Elam" from the list An-Anum associated with the goddess Narunde (identified as their sister) and the obscure god Zamahhunde (identified as "their jester") Minor war gods of Neo-Assyrian Empire As minor gods in the state pantheon of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, the Sebitti were called upon to assist kings in their conquests, and "smite his enemies", their sigils would appear on chariots along with those of other astral beings. Enemies of Ninurta From the god list An=Anum, one group of "Seven Warriors" are identified with the Sebitti, as monsters subjugated by Ninurta. Weapons or servants of Erra The Seven appear as characters in the Erra Epic, a text from the early first millennium that describes the titular god Erra (Nergal) going on a warpath and sacking Babylon. In this narrative they are creations of Anu and follow the god into battle as his weapons and "peerless warriors." Sons of Ishara In one text describing a ritual to protect a house, the Sebitti are named as sons of