Enkil - not quite the king of the damned

Enkil

Place of origin
Egypt, originally known as Kemet
Maker
Akasha
Books he appears in
The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned
Status
deceased, killed by Akasha

I'm not sure what those strange things on his shoulders are. Hmm.

Character description
'As for the King we saw him now not as a soldier but as a sovereign. His hair was plaited and he wore his formal kilt and jewels. His black eyes were full of earnestness as they had always been but it was clear, within a moment, that it was Akasha who ruled this kingdom and always had. Akasha had the language - the verbal skill.'
(The Queen of the Damned)

Here are some interesting pictures of Enkil with Akasha of course, from the Innovation graphic novel. Please click on them for a full size version.

I found an interesting web site which explains the meaning behind names. I was shocked to discover they have most of the vampire's names there! It may not be an accurate meaning but why not look anyway, if only for fun.
Click here for the meaning of the name Enkil.

- My opinion of Enkil -
Hmm. I can't say I like Enkil that much. To be honest I never really paid him much thought. He was far too submissive to Akasha and obviously didn't have a very strong personality of his own. What a shame. He does not compare in any way to Khayman!

- Status of Enkil in the film The Queen of the Damned -
Enkil will be played by Peter Olsen in the film. However he will only appear for a short time perhaps only in flashbacks. I know nothing of this actor and I've been unable to find a picture.

If you like Enkil vote for him and then visit

The First Brood
An excellent site with information on the 5 most ancient vampires.

photo sources - jaye davidson picture archive, Innovation comics