Recent years have witnessed a surge of interest in the enigmatic figures known as the Nephilim, the “fallen ones” of biblical lore. However, a true understanding of these beings requires a broader perspective, one that acknowledges a long and remarkably consistent tradition of their existence throughout the ancient world. From the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia to the sands of Egypt and the shores of the Mediterranean, tales of god-kings, mighty heroes, and giants have echoed through the corridors of history. The term “Nephilim,” most likely meaning “fallen ones,” is often associated with giants, yet Genesis also describes them as “mighty men, men of renown,” a title befitting the great kings of antiquity.
