apsu
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Apsu: In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Apsu is the primordial god of fresh water, the abyss, and the first source of creation. He is the father of the gods and the consort of the goddess Tiamat, who represents salt water.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- In the Babylonian creation epic, Apsu was slain by the god Ea.
- The myth describes Apsu as the sweet, fresh waters that mingled with Tiamat's salt waters.
Advanced Usage
- "The Apsu": Sometimes used to refer to the cosmic freshwater ocean or subterranean aquifer believed to exist beneath the earth in Mesopotamian cosmology.
- The temple was considered a connection point to the Apsu.
Variants and Related Words
- Abzu: An alternative spelling and name for Apsu, more commonly used in Sumerian mythology.
- The Abzu was also seen as a realm of wisdom.
Synonyms
- Primordial waters: The original, formless waters from which creation emerged.
- Freshwater abyss: The deep, sweet water source.
Related Concepts
- Tiamat: The consort of Apsu, representing the saltwater ocean.
- Enuma Elish: The Babylonian creation epic where Apsu is a central figure.
Noun
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father of the gods and consort of Tiamat
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