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Kingu

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[kin-goo] / ˈkɪn gu /

noun

  1. (in Akkadian myth) a son of Apsu and Tiamat whose blood Ea and Marduk used in creating the human race.


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Unto Kingu thou hast given the power of Anu to decree fate, because thou art hostile to what is good and loveth what is sinful.

From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander

It may be that Kingu represents Bel's particular rival.

From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris

Then Bel drew near, eager for the struggle with Tiamat, looking for victory over Kingu her husband.

From Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

He also directs the decrees of Anu, Bel, and Ea; but having rescued the gods from destruction at the hands of Kingu and Tiamat, he was greater than his "fathers", the elder gods.

From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander

Tiâmat then addresses Kingu directly: Through my word to thee, I have made thee the greatest among the gods.

From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris

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