Double tap to edit “Enki & Ninmah” Enki and Ningal (also known as Ningishzida) were experimenting with the DNA of Earth, creating various crossbreeds, some that had the torso of one animal and the legs of another, or some other kind of other mish-mash.
Ninmah mother of Ningal, being scientifically-minded and curious, also dropped in from time to time to see their work, and to spend time with Enki whom she was now paired up with (she used to be lovers with Enlil, which was now yet another sore point between the two princes).