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Myths
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Enki and NinmahThe Sumerian creation myth of humanity's origin — the primordial contest between Enki and Ninmah over the bodies of imperfect humans, and the helpless Umul who has no place.Enuma Elish — The Seven Tablets of CreationThe Babylonian creation epic — Marduk defeats Tiamat and shapes the world from her body, creates humanity from the blood of the rebel god Kingu, and is proclaimed king of the gods. The foundational myth of Babylonian civilization. Seven tablets; approximately 1,100 lines. Complete translation.