Abu = son to Enki & Ninhursag via Uttu
Minor vegetation god, “king of the grasses”, “master of plants”
“Enki heard Ninhursag’s voice resonate all over his being:
’ The first seed you ate and made you ill,
I take its power into my myself and transform it into a newly born god,
a younger brother and son to you, dearest.
I therefore have given birth to the god Abu to set your body free.’ …”
“(Ninhursaja asked:)
‘My brother, what part of you hurts you?’
‘The top of my head (ugu-dili) hurts me.’
She gave birth to Ab-u out of it …”
“Let Abu be the master of plants; …”
“(She (Ninhursag) said:)
‘For the little ones to whom I have given birth may rewards not be lacking.
Ab-u shall become king of the grasses,’ …”