Behind the Research Curtain: My Two-Year Journey into the Anunnaki Mythos Before Writing

When I first imagined writing a novel series about the Anunnaki, it wasn’t a sudden spark of “cool ideas.” Instead, it grew from nearly two years of on-and-off research, digging deep into ancient texts, clay tablets, and asking wild “what if?” questions. This wasn’t about crafting a story from thin air. It was about building a world grounded in real history and myth, then letting imagination take it further.

Building the Backbone with Serious Academic Resources

To create a believable and rich world, I needed more than just vague references or “Sumerian-sounding” names. I wanted real names, places, gods, myths, and phrases that came directly from the source. That meant turning to some of the most respected academic resources available online:

• CDLI (Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative)

This was my go-to for high-resolution photos of actual clay tablets and their transliterations. Seeing the original tablets helped me connect with the ancient scribes and their work.

• ETCSL (Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature)

Hosted by Oxford, ETCSL offered a treasure trove of Sumerian myths and hymns. These texts gave me insight into the worldview and spiritual life of the ancient Mesopotamians.

These resources gave me a solid foundation. Instead of inventing names or concepts, I could use authentic details that lent my story credibility and texture.

From Texts to Imagination: Adding Speculative Ideas

Once I had the mainstream facts, I turned to the mythic and legendary. I explored videos and documentaries on YouTube and Gaia.com, soaking up ideas from thinkers like Gregg Braden, Michael Tellinger, and Nassim Haramein. Their voices provide fascinating ideas about ancient technology, consciousness, and the possibility of a living Field that supports the idea that we are all connected.

I used their work as idea fuel to ask questions like: What if the Anunnaki weren’t just gods or aliens but beings connected to a quantum field? What if their power came from understanding consciousness and energy in ways we’re only beginning to grasp? And why might they fear humans awakening to their own divine potential?

Combining Research and Speculation to Reimagine the Anunnaki

The real magic happened when I combined the academic research with bold speculative ideas. The ancient texts gave me the characters, settings, and myths. The speculative theories helped me imagine how these beings might interact with something like the Quantum Field, a concept from modern science that suggests everything is connected by an underlying energy.

This blend allowed me to create a story where the Anunnaki are not just distant gods but complex entities with motivations shaped by both ancient power and futuristic knowledge. It also gave me a way to explore themes of awakening, consciousness, and hidden history in a fresh, compelling way.

Why This Matters for Readers Who Love Myth and Mystery

If you enjoy stories that reimagine myth and uncover hidden layers of history, this research journey is the heart of my Anunnaki series. It’s not just fantasy; it’s a bridge between ancient texts and modern ideas, between fact and speculation.

I invite you to dive into the first artifact of the series, Evadine’s manifesto, where these ideas start to come alive. Follow this blog for more behind-the-scenes insights and research secrets that shape the world I’m building.

The story didn’t start with a flashy idea. It started with respect for the past, curiosity about the unknown, and a willingness to explore both with an open mind.

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