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the_babylonian_creation_myth

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The Babylonian Creation Myth ? ?This poem was written in the 12th century BC, but the myths on which it was based date back to ancient Sumer. The most complete text was found on seven clay tablets. Below is a translation from Tablet IV which tells of the great battle between the sky god Marduk and the earth goddess Tiamat. Tablet IV
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