The world's first gods — the mythology of ancient Sumer, Babylon and the civilisations that invented religion.
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Echoes of Babylon: How Mesopotamian Myths Shaped World Religions
Explore the profound influence of ancient Mesopotamian mythology on world religions in this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods. Host Edmund Cross examines how religious concepts firs…
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Divine Judgment: Law Codes from Hammurabi to Moses
Join host Edmund Cross as he explores the fascinating connections between ancient Mesopotamian law codes and biblical legal traditions in this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods. Dis…
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Sin, Shamash, and the Celestial Court: Gods of Moon and Sun
Explore the fascinating world of Mesopotamian celestial deities in this episode focusing on Sin (Nanna), the moon god, and Shamash, the sun god. Discover how these powerful deities…
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The Great Flood: From Utnapishtim to Noah
Explore the fascinating connections between the ancient Mesopotamian flood story of Utnapishtim and the biblical account of Noah in this compelling episode of The Mesopotamian Gods…
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Ereshkigal: Queen of the Mesopotamian Underworld
Explore the haunting mythology of Ereshkigal, Queen of the Mesopotamian underworld, in this deep dive into ancient beliefs about death and the afterlife. Host Edmund Cross examines…
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Tiamat and the Primordial Chaos: The Enuma Elish Creation Epic
Explore the ancient Babylonian creation epic, the Enuma Elish, and its central figure Tiamat - the primordial goddess of chaos and saltwater. Discover how this 4,000-year-old myth…
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Gilgamesh: The Hero-King Between Mortals and Gods
Explore the legendary figure of Gilgamesh, the ancient Mesopotamian hero-king who bridged the world between mortals and gods. This episode examines both the historical King of Uruk…
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Ishtar: Love, War, and the Queen of Heaven
Join host Edmund Cross as he explores the fascinating dual nature of Ishtar, one of Mesopotamia's most powerful and complex deities. This episode delves into the rich mythology sur…
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Marduk: Babylon's Champion and King of the Gods
Join host Edmund Cross as he explores the remarkable rise of Marduk, Babylon's patron deity who became king of the Mesopotamian pantheon. This episode delves into the epic creation…
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Enki: The Wise God of Waters and Creation
Join host Edmund Cross as he explores Enki, one of ancient Mesopotamia's most beloved and complex deities. Known as the god of water, wisdom, and creation, Enki played a crucial ro…
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Enlil: Lord of Wind, Storm, and Earthly Power
Join host Edmund Cross as he explores Enlil, one of Mesopotamia's most powerful and complex deities. Known as the Lord of Wind, Storm, and Earthly Power, Enlil commanded the atmosp…
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Anu: Father of Heaven and the Divine Hierarchy
In this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods, host Edmund Cross explores Anu, the supreme sky god and father of heaven in ancient Mesopotamian religion. Discover how this enigmatic dei…
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The Cradle of Gods: Introduction to Mesopotamian Mythology
Welcome to The Mesopotamian Gods podcast! In this introductory episode, host Edmund Cross explores the foundational mythological traditions of ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of ci…