Enūma Eliš by Unknown
The "Enūma Eliš" is an ancient Mesopotamian creation myth that describes the origins of the world and the rise of the god Marduk to supremacy. The narrative begins with the primordial chaos embodied by the waters of Apsu and Tiamat, whose offspring become the younger gods. Conflict arises when Apsu plans to destroy the younger gods due to their noise, but he is thwarted and killed by Ea. Tiamat, seeking revenge, creates an army of monsters. Marduk, the son of Ea, agrees to confront Tiamat on the condition that he be granted supreme authority. After a fierce battle, Marduk defeats Tiamat and uses her body to create the heavens and the earth, establishing order in the cosmos and securing his position as the chief deity.
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- -1100
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- Akkadian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Enuma Elish
- The Babylonian Creation Myth
- The Babylonian Epic of Creation
- The Creation Epic
- The Epic of Creation
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