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Babylon's Epic of Creation
The Ancients
The Celestial Tapestry of Babylon
This chapter explores the intricate connection between Babylonian astronomy and their creation narratives, highlighting the significance of celestial bodies like Jupiter and the god Marduk. It discusses the symbolic importance of water in the Enuma Elish and Marduk's role in bringing order from chaos, as well as the cultural implications of these narratives on education and identity. Additionally, the chapter addresses the influence of Babylonian texts on later religious literature, including the Hebrew Bible, and introduces a new series aimed at making these ancient works accessible to contemporary audiences.
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