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Enki: An Ancient God and His Legacy of Wisdom and Divine Creation
Enki, a supreme god in Mesopotamian mythology, was worshipped as the god of water and the Lord of the Earth. He was known to the Akkadians as Ea. H...
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Anzu Bird: Exploring an Ancient Mesopotamian Monster
Few non-divine characters are so pervasive across Mesopotamian mythology as the Anzu bird. For millennia, this part-lion-and-eagle demonic creature...
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Cuneiform Writing: Innovation Coming Out of a Challenging Need
Writing is a form of human communication that involves the use of language, and Cuneiform writing is recognized as humankind’s earliest form of wri...
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Assyrian Captivity: A Captivity that lost tribes in History
The Assyrian captivity was when the northern kingdom of Israel began to be taken captive by the Assyrians from approximately 734 B.C.–732 B.C. Thei...
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Ninhursag: How the Deity of Malgum Became the Mother Goddess of Sumer
Ninhursag was a deity in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon who began as a city goddess. Slowly, she rose through the ranks to attain the enviable p...
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Tiamat: The Primordial Sea Goddess Who Died From Her Own Vengeance
Tiamat was a goddess of the sea who existed at the beginning of time. Her husband was Apsu, the god of underground freshwater, with whom she create...
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Shamash: The Ancient Mesopotamian Sun God of Justice and Morality
Shamash was a sun god who ruled the people of Sumer and was responsible for dispensing justice and enforcing morality. He was part of a triad of go...
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Famous Pharaohs: The Legacy of Ancient Egyptian Rulers
Great nations are made by great rulers, and ancient Egypt was built by the wisdom and courage of famous pharaohs through their distinct approach to...
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Ancient Egyptian Slaves: How Slavery Shaped Egyptian Civilization
Ancient Egyptian slaves existed since the dawn of Egyptian civilization. Each period in the history of ancient Egypt had slaves, although the roles...
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Marduk vs Tiamat: A Passionate Story of Love and Revenge
Marduk vs Tiamat is an epic story of love, revenge, and sacrifice. This battle took place at the time of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia an...
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Ancient Worlds: Why Is Mesopotamia Called the Cradle of Civilization?
Mesopotamia, called the cradle of civilization , was an ancient region located in modern-day Iraq. It was located between the Tigris and the Euphra...
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Why Did the Kingdom of Israel Split? What Was the Aftermath?
The Kingdom of Israel split because the northern tribes were not happy with the heavy taxes imposed by King Solomon. This made them withdraw from t...