BABYLONIAN CREATION MYTH

Summary

In a primordial universe dominated by the Sweetwater and saltwater seas, the gods were born, leading to conflict among them. Tiamat, angered by the death of her mate Ia, unleashed monstrous creatures to avenge him. The gods sought the help of Marduk, a powerful deity, who agreed to fight Tiamat in exchange for dominion over the universe. Marduk triumphed, defeating Tiamat and creating the heavens and earth from her remains. He then fashioned humanity from the bones of the fallen monsters, assigning them the duty to serve the gods, thereby liberating the divine from eternal labor.

Takeaways

• 🌊 The universe began with the Sweetwater sea and the saltwater sea, which gave rise to the first gods.
• 👑 Tiamat and her mate, Absolute, played pivotal roles in the creation of powerful deities and the ensuing conflict.
• ⚔️ Iya and his brothers were restless beings that sought peace but instead ignited a war among the gods.
• 😡 Tiamat became enraged after the death of her mate, leading her to create fierce monsters to avenge him.
• 🐉 Among Tiamat's creations were dragons, demons, and serpents, including the chief warrior, Kingu.
• ⚡ Marduk, the god created by Damn Kena, emerged as a champion to confront Tiamat's monstrous army.
• 🚀 Marduk rode into battle with the four winds, showcasing his power and readiness to fight.
• 🌌 Marduk defeated Tiamat by using a hurricane and his arrows, ultimately splitting her body to form the sky and earth.
• 🪐 After his victory, Marduk established the celestial bodies, their movements, and the cycles of time.
• 👤 Marduk created humanity from the remains of defeated monsters, assigning them the duty of serving the gods and tending to the earth.

Q & A

What were the two primordial seas mentioned in the script?

The two primordial seas are the Sweetwater sea and the saltwater sea, known as Tiamat.

Who were the first gods created from the merging of the two seas?

The first gods created from the merging of the two seas were Laboum and L'homme.

What did Tiamat do in response to the death of her mate?

In response to the death of her mate, Tiamat became furious and created ferocious monsters to avenge him.

Who was the chief of Tiamat's monsters?

The chief of Tiamat's monsters was named Kingu.

What role did Marduk play in the battle against Tiamat?

Marduk fought against Tiamat and her monsters, ultimately defeating her and becoming the undisputed king of the universe.

What was unique about Marduk's abilities?

Marduk had the ability to breathe fire, and he was also known for his lightning eyes and fearlessness in battle.

What did Marduk create after defeating Tiamat?

After defeating Tiamat, Marduk created the sky from half of her body and the earth from the other half.

How did Marduk create humanity?

Marduk created humanity from the bones of the dead monsters left over from the war, forming flesh around them and breathing life into them.

What responsibilities did Marduk assign to the other gods?

Marduk assigned responsibilities to the other gods, including the creation of the days of the year, the planets, and their paths, as well as the stars and constellations.

What was the ultimate purpose of creating humans according to the script?

The ultimate purpose of creating humans was to serve the gods and bear the burden of hard work on earth.