Enuma Elish is the Babylonian creation myth, often considered one of the oldest recorded creation stories. It is written in Akkadian and is found on seven clay tablets dating back to the 7th century BCE. The Enuma Elish describes the creation of the world and the establishment of the gods' hierarchy through a series of divine battles and the ultimate victory of Marduk, the chief god of Babylon.
Marduk becomes the supreme god after defeating the chaos monster Tiamat, symbolizing the triumph of order over chaos. The myth also explains the creation of humans as servants to the gods. Enuma Elish holds significance in understanding Mesopotamian cosmology and the cultural and religious beliefs of ancient Babylonians.
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