Symbolism and Defeat of Leviathan in Biblical Texts

The chapter explores the symbolic significance of sea monsters like Leviathan in religious contexts, linking their defeat to purification and transformation through water blessings. References to Leviathan in the Bible are discussed, with emphasis on its portrayal as a defeated force representing chaos and enemies of God. The concept of control over chaos and evil, symbolized by taming Leviathan as a pet, is analyzed within various cultural and biblical contexts.