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Myth of Conquest and Power in Babylonian and Canaanite Literature
The Babylonian foundation story revolves around Marduk conquering Tiamat and establishing the current world order. This myth is mirrored in Canaanite literature where the god Baal is depicted as conquering a dragon, symbolizing power and establishing order. Different cultures adapt this myth to elevate their own god as the most powerful and as the force behind the establishment of order in the world.