Entity: TIAMAT
Tiamat is an Akkadian goddess in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, known as the consort of Apsu and the mother of the gods. She is depicted as a primordial goddess of the salt sea, symbolizing chaos and creation.
TIAMAT
Etymology
The name Tiamat originates from the Akkadian word 'tâmtu', meaning 'sea'.
Definition
Tiamat is a prominent figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, described as a primordial goddess of the salt sea, the mate of Apsu, and the mother of the first generation of deities.
Historical Context
In Mesopotamian religion, Tiamat is featured in the Babylonian epic Enûma Elish, where she gives birth to the gods after mixing with Abzû (Apsu), the groundwater.
Cultural Significance
Tiamat represents chaos, creation, and the primordial forces of nature in Mesopotamian belief systems.
Related Concepts
Tiamat is often associated with other deities in Mesopotamian mythology, such as Apsu and Marduk.
See Also
A powerful and primordial goddess in Mesopotamian mythology, associated with the sea and creation.