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Mesopotamian Mythology- Page 3

Aruru

Aruru is in Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian-Assyrian), a creator goddess, perhaps a later manifestation of the Great Goddess. Together with the hero god Marduk, she made man. In the Babylonian epic poem
23 September 2020

Akhkharu

Akhkharu Pronunciation: Ack-CAH-roo Variations: AKAKHARU, Rapganmekhab In the language of the ancient Sumerians, thisis the word that is used when referring to a vampiric spirit during magical ceremonies or practices. This creature, which feeds exclusively on human blood, is summoned
19 October 2019

Humbaba

Humbaba (Huwawa, Kumbaba) In the Babylonian epic poem Gilgamesh, demon-spirit, guardian of the sacred Cedar Tree,

Jahi

Jahi The Harlot; The Whore ORIGIN: Mesopotamia Jahi is a primordial spirit who may have begun

Ubshukinna

Ubshukinna (Ubshukenna, Upshukkinaku) (chamber of destinies) In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), heavenly council hall of the gods. It was reproduced in the earthly temple complex, where the Zag-Muk, the great New Year

Ninib

Ninib (Nerig, Nineb, Nin-ip, Nirig) In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), god of the summer sun who opposes Marduk, the hero god and god of the spring sun and vegetation.

Gula

Gula In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), goddess of healing, life-giver, the great physician who preserved the body in health and who removed sickness and disease by the touch of her hand. She

Etana

Etana (Etanna) (strong) In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), hero who ascended to the heavens on the back of an eagle only to fall back to earth. The myth of Etana is found

Enkidu

Enkidu (Eabani, Endimdu, Engidu, Enkita) (land of the good place) In the Babylonian epic poem Gilgamesh, rival and companion to Gilgamesh. He was molded of clay by Aruru, goddess of creation, in

Benini

Benini : In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), a monster with the face of a bird or raven. Benini, along with his evil mother, Melinni, and a host of demonic birds once attacked

Bel

Bel (lord, master) In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian-Assyrian), earth god; a form of the title Baal (lord) applied to various gods, especially to Enlil, the lord of the underworld, and to Marduk,

Av

Av (Ab) Fifth month in the cultic calendar of the ancient Babylonians. Av corresponds to parts of July and August. The month is also sacred in Judaism, often being called Menahem (comforter).

Aralu

Aralu (Arallu, Irkalla) In Near Eastern mythology, the Babylonian land of the dead, ruled over by the goddess Ereshkigal and her husband, the god Nergal. Aralu was pictured as a vast place,

Apsu

Apsu (Absu, Apason, Apsu-Rishtu) (sweet water ocean) In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), primordial god of fresh water, husband of Tiamat, or chaos. In the Babylonian epic of creation Enuma Elish, Apsu’s nature

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