Enūma Eliš Babylonian Text On Creation In Akkadian

I can provide a brief excerpt from the Enūma Eliš, the Babylonian epic that recounts the creation of the world from a mythological perspective.

Enūma Eliš – The Babylonian Creation Epic

Introduction

The Enūma Eliš is a Babylonian creation epic that illustrates the birth of the gods, the universe, and the struggle for cosmic order. Written in Akkadian, the text dates back to the 12th century BCE and was discovered in the library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh.

Excerpt

When the heavens above did not exist,
And the earth beneath had not come into being—
There was Apsû, the first in order, their begetter,
And maker Tiamat, who bore them all;
They were mingling their waters together

This excerpt sets the stage for the epic’s narrative, introducing the primordial elements and deities involved in the process of creation.