The Epic Anunnaki Battle of Marduk and Tiamat That Shaped Babylonian Creation

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In this video, we take you on a captivating journey through one of the oldest and most fascinating stories from ancient Babylonian mythology – the Enuma Elish, the epic creation myth that shaped the worldview of the Babylonians. Discovered in the ruins of Nineveh in the 19th century, this ancient poem, inscribed on seven clay tablets, dates back to the 12th century BCE and provides an incredible insight into Babylonian cosmology and the rise of the god Marduk.

We’ll explore how the universe was once a swirling chaos dominated by the primordial gods Apsu and Tiamat, how their conflict led to the birth of the younger gods, and how Marduk, with his mighty power, defeated Tiamat in a battle that shook the very foundations of the cosmos. Marduk's victory was not only a triumph for the younger gods, but it also marked the birth of the ordered world, where he used Tiamat’s body to shape the heavens and the earth, creating the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and the mountains and valleys.

We’ll also dive into the role of the Tablet of Destiny, the creation of humanity from the blood of Kingu, and how the city of Babylon was established as a center of power and wisdom in Marduk’s honor. This story reflects deeper themes of chaos versus order, power, and the relationship between the gods and humankind, offering us a window into the spiritual and philosophical mindset of the ancient Babylonians.

What You’ll Learn:

The origins of the universe according to Babylonian mythology.
The epic battle between Marduk and Tiamat and the significance of Marduk's victory.
The role of the gods Apsu, Tiamat, and Kingu in shaping the cosmos.
How Marduk established order and became the supreme god of Babylon.
The creation of humanity from the blood of Kingu and their role in serving the gods.
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[drincogni]

Happy to be the 1st comment, that fight must be multi millenia old.

[Atlantastreetinterviews]

This is wildly inaccurate smh. There are much better anunaki breakdowns on youtube this aint it