Babylonian

Babylonian mythology is the ancient mythology of the people of Babylon, a city in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The Babylonians believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses who controlled every aspect of life and the universe. The most important gods in Babylonian mythology were Marduk, the god of Babylon; Anu, the god of the sky; and Enlil, the god of the earth.

The Babylonians also believed in a complex creation myth, in which the god Marduk defeated the goddess Tiamat, a monstrous sea dragon, and used her body to create the world. Marduk then created the first humans and appointed them as rulers over all the other creatures. The Babylonians believed that their gods were responsible for the cycles of nature and the changing of the seasons, and they held elaborate ceremonies and festivals to honor them. They also believed that the gods could be contacted through prayer and divination, and many people sought their help in times of need.