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adopted many of the Sumerian gods and goddesses, but altered
their characters slightly. Here are the most popular |
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well-known gods worshipped by Babylonians. |
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ANU
was originally the father and king of the gods. |
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APSU
was the god of Underworld Ocean. |
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EA
was the god of the waters. He was also the god of wisdom
and art. |
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ENLIL
was the god of sky and earth. He was a short-tempered god
who was responsible for a great flood. |
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ISHTAR
was both the goddess of morning light and the night star.
She had a double character, since she was the goddess of love and
childbirth, as well as war. |
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MARDUK
was the god creator of the world and master of human destiny.
He took the place of Anu as the king of the gods. Marduk created
mankind in order to have beings on earth who would serve the gods.
He was also the protector of the city of Babylon. |
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SHAMASH
was the sun god. He saw everything and, for this reason,
he was also the god of truth and justice. |
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SIN
was the moon god. |
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| "The
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