Babylonian mythology hi-res stock photography and images

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY An ancient ziggurat, restored. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889 Stock Photo

RMMBD7PC–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY An ancient ziggurat, restored. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889

RMBMR4CW–Baal

Babylonian religion and mythology : King, L. W. (Leonard William), 1869-1919 Stock Photo

RMW58CR6–Babylonian religion and mythology : King, L. W. (Leonard William), 1869-1919

Fragment of baked clay brick, moulded and unglazed, with a mushussu-dragon's head in relief. Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (630-562 BC). Neo-Babylonian Empire or Chaldean Empire. Louvre Museum. Paris, France. Stock Photo

RM2DXY6H1–Fragment of baked clay brick, moulded and unglazed, with a mushussu-dragon's head in relief. Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (630-562 BC). Neo-Babylonian Empire or Chaldean Empire. Louvre Museum. Paris, France.

William Morris Hunt (Sculptor). The Horses of Anahita. 1848–1850. United States. Plaster The 19th century was marked by a general fascination with exotic lands, their literature, and mythology. In 1846, after reading his brother’s translation of a sixth-century Persian poem about Anahita, the goddess of the night, William Morris Hunt became intrigued with the myth, and he returned to the subject repeatedly throughout his career. Anahita was an important Persian nature deity, probably derived from Babylonian mythology, who was identified with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Although the p Stock Photo

RM2AHTD7K–William Morris Hunt (Sculptor). The Horses of Anahita. 1848–1850. United States. Plaster The 19th century was marked by a general fascination with exotic lands, their literature, and mythology. In 1846, after reading his brother’s translation of a sixth-century Persian poem about Anahita, the goddess of the night, William Morris Hunt became intrigued with the myth, and he returned to the subject repeatedly throughout his career. Anahita was an important Persian nature deity, probably derived from Babylonian mythology, who was identified with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Although the p

Babylonian religion and mythology (1899) (14595850218) Stock Photo

RMM4KY6F–Babylonian religion and mythology (1899) (14595850218)

A Babylonian dragon, symbol of the god Marduk. Stock Photo

RMG15HYG–A Babylonian dragon, symbol of the god Marduk.

Ishtar Gate, Neo-Babylonian, c575 BC. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CMYG–Ishtar Gate, Neo-Babylonian, c575 BC. Artist: Unknown

Hammurabi (c. 1810 BC - 1750 BC) sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty 1792 BC to 1750 BC . He extended Babylon's control throughout Mesopotamia through military campaigns. ( known for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest surviving codes of law in recorded history ) Stock Photo

RMHMNJEH–Hammurabi (c. 1810 BC - 1750 BC) sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty 1792 BC to 1750 BC . He extended Babylon's control throughout Mesopotamia through military campaigns. ( known for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest surviving codes of law in recorded history )

RM2JHA47F–Bust of Semiramis, queen of Assyria. Mythological Lydian-Babylonian wife of Onnes and Ninus.. In profile with her long hair loose, holding a parazonium dagger. Semiramis. In cameo. Copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi after Leonardo Agostini from Gemmae et Sculpturae Antiquae Depicti ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi, Abraham Blooteling, Amsterdam, 1685.

'The Babylonian Deluge', 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins Stock Photo

RMDDYFK8–'The Babylonian Deluge', 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins

The Slaying of the Bull of Ishtar Stock Photo

RMB90F26–The Slaying of the Bull of Ishtar

Dragon. Glazed tiles from the Ishtar Gate from Babylonian in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Stock Photo

RMC8NXKP–Dragon. Glazed tiles from the Ishtar Gate from Babylonian in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Babylonian ancient sculptures, Altes Museum, Berlin Stock Photo

RFTAD4FM–Babylonian ancient sculptures, Altes Museum, Berlin

Ut-Napishtim makes Offering to the Gods by A llan Steward. Ut-napishtim or Uta-na’ishtim (in the Epic of Gilgamesh), Atra-Hasis, Ziusudra (Sumerian), Xisuthros is a character in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is tasked by the god Enki (Akkadian: Ea) to create a giant ship to be called Preserver of Life in preparation of a giant flood that would wipe out all life. The character appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916 Stock Photo

RF2HTCJMB–Ut-Napishtim makes Offering to the Gods by A llan Steward. Ut-napishtim or Uta-na’ishtim (in the Epic of Gilgamesh), Atra-Hasis, Ziusudra (Sumerian), Xisuthros is a character in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is tasked by the god Enki (Akkadian: Ea) to create a giant ship to be called Preserver of Life in preparation of a giant flood that would wipe out all life. The character appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

Assyrian wall relief of winged genius, old carving panel from Middle East. Remains of fine art of ancient Babylonian and Sumerian civilization in Meso Stock Photo

RF2CGRPN8–Assyrian wall relief of winged genius, old carving panel from Middle East. Remains of fine art of ancient Babylonian and Sumerian civilization in Meso

Bas-relief assyrian chasse. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863 Stock Photo

RM2BN9M48–Bas-relief assyrian chasse. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863

Small model reconstruction of Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RF2XJB2TH–Small model reconstruction of Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany.

Both sides of a bronze tablet with exorcising demons of disease—related to the mythology of ancient Babylonia and Assyria. Stock Photo

RFCT9Y8D–Both sides of a bronze tablet with exorcising demons of disease—related to the mythology of ancient Babylonia and Assyria.

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY - TIAMAT Fight between the god Bel, and the demon-dragon, Tiamat. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889 Stock Photo

RMMBD7PJ–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY - TIAMAT Fight between the god Bel, and the demon-dragon, Tiamat. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889

Assyrian relief of Babylonian prisoners Stock Photo

RF2XE83JR–Assyrian relief of Babylonian prisoners

Ancient mosaic on the Ishtar Gate wall with mythical bull, Istanbul museum. Babylonian mosaic, fragment of the Ishtar Gate Stock Photo

RFFFJAHC–Ancient mosaic on the Ishtar Gate wall with mythical bull, Istanbul museum. Babylonian mosaic, fragment of the Ishtar Gate

Mesopotamia. Stele, Babylonian origin. Representation of the sun, the moon and water with cuneiform writing in the lower part, 3000 BC. Detail. Archaeological Museum of Iran. Theran, Islamic Republic of Iran. Stock Photo

RMMC99F0–Mesopotamia. Stele, Babylonian origin. Representation of the sun, the moon and water with cuneiform writing in the lower part, 3000 BC. Detail. Archaeological Museum of Iran. Theran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Reconstruction of the Temple of Esagila - the main sanctuary in Babylon. Reconstruction of the middle of the 20th century. Stock Photo

RM2X24KCT–Reconstruction of the Temple of Esagila - the main sanctuary in Babylon. Reconstruction of the middle of the 20th century.

Babylonian religion and mythology (1899) (14779339561) Stock Photo

RMM4KY6G–Babylonian religion and mythology (1899) (14779339561)

Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love, fertility, and war. Stock Photo

RMG15HYN–Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love, fertility, and war.

Map of the World, probably from Sippar, southern Iraq, Babylonian, c700-c500 BC. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7EC6P–Map of the World, probably from Sippar, southern Iraq, Babylonian, c700-c500 BC. Artist: Unknown

Berlin. Germany. Pergamon Museum, image of a dragon on the Ishtar Gate. Stock Photo

RMDH6PKR–Berlin. Germany. Pergamon Museum, image of a dragon on the Ishtar Gate.

RM2M074R1–Bust profile of Semiramis, the semi-legendary Lydian-Babylonian wife of general Onnes and Ninus, founder of Nineveh, later warrior queen of Assyria. Shammuramat. With wild uncombed hair and a manly face. In Sardinian agate. Semiramide in agata Sardonica. Copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi after Leonardo Agostini from Gemmae et Sculpturae Antiquae Depicti ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi, Abraham Blooteling, Amsterdam, 1685.

'The Babylonian Marriage Market', 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins Stock Photo

RMDDYFKE–'The Babylonian Marriage Market', 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins

Simmas the Shepherd Finds the Babe Semiramis Stock Photo

RMB90TBR–Simmas the Shepherd Finds the Babe Semiramis

Glazed tiles with an aurochs from The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMB3BK6X–Glazed tiles with an aurochs from The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany

Babylonian column. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum Stock Photo

RFBTFBGT–Babylonian column. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum

Assyrian Type of Gilgamesh Found at Khorsabad Gilgamesh (Akkadian: Gilgameš; Sumerian: Bilgames) was a hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem written in Akkadian during the late 2nd millennium BC. He was possibly a historical king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, who was posthumously deified. His rule probably would have taken place sometime in the beginning of the Early Dynastic Period (Mesopotamia) c. 2900 – 2350 BC, though he became a major figure in Sumerian legend during the Third Dynasty of Ur (c. 2112 – c. 2004 BC). From the Stock Photo

RF2HTCJM7–Assyrian Type of Gilgamesh Found at Khorsabad Gilgamesh (Akkadian: Gilgameš; Sumerian: Bilgames) was a hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem written in Akkadian during the late 2nd millennium BC. He was possibly a historical king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, who was posthumously deified. His rule probably would have taken place sometime in the beginning of the Early Dynastic Period (Mesopotamia) c. 2900 – 2350 BC, though he became a major figure in Sumerian legend during the Third Dynasty of Ur (c. 2112 – c. 2004 BC). From the

Gilgamesh, major hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology or Enkidu as Master of Animals Stock Photo

RM2AW3MTB–Gilgamesh, major hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology or Enkidu as Master of Animals

The remains of the Babylonian Tower at Birs Nimrud stand as a poignant testament to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization's architectural ambition and the enduring legend of the Tower of Babel. Located near the historical city of Babylon, these ruins are believed by some to be the site of the biblical Tower of Babel, a symbol of human aspiration and divine retribution. Although primarily a mound of rubble and remnants today, the site captures the imagination, offering insights into ancient engineering, religious practices, and the mythological narratives that have shaped human culture Stock Photo

RM2WKJ4EN–The remains of the Babylonian Tower at Birs Nimrud stand as a poignant testament to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization's architectural ambition and the enduring legend of the Tower of Babel. Located near the historical city of Babylon, these ruins are believed by some to be the site of the biblical Tower of Babel, a symbol of human aspiration and divine retribution. Although primarily a mound of rubble and remnants today, the site captures the imagination, offering insights into ancient engineering, religious practices, and the mythological narratives that have shaped human culture

Details from Ishtar Gate of Babylon depicting auroch bull and mušḫuššu .mythical creature. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RF2XJB2AC–Details from Ishtar Gate of Babylon depicting auroch bull and mušḫuššu .mythical creature. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany.

In Babylonian and Assyrian religion, Ishtar was goddess of fertility. She was a form of the ancient Great Mother Goddess. Stock Photo

RFBPAFER–In Babylonian and Assyrian religion, Ishtar was goddess of fertility. She was a form of the ancient Great Mother Goddess.

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY Representation of Tiamat and a Babylonian God (some authoirites insist this is Gilgamesh, the hero) Lithograph from Leyard's drawings at Ninevah Stock Photo

RMMC6F18–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY Representation of Tiamat and a Babylonian God (some authoirites insist this is Gilgamesh, the hero) Lithograph from Leyard's drawings at Ninevah

RF2XE81HA–Assyrian relief of Babylonian prisoners

Babylonian map of the world, British museum, London, England, Great Britain. Stock Photo

RM2HXFXJA–Babylonian map of the world, British museum, London, England, Great Britain.

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RMCPRWBK–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany.

RFCWW2GY–Tower of Babel

Babylonian religion and mythology . Impression of a cylinder-seal representing a male and a female figure seated neara sacred tree; behind the woman is a serpent. (British Museum, No. 89,326.) with Eve must be regarded as somewhat fanciful.Writers on Babylonian mythology have sought to findin the Babylonian legends the counterparts of Adam and Eve, but without success. Eecently Ea-bani, amythical and savage hero of the Gilgamesh legend,1has been identified with Adam, and the maiden Ukhat,by whom he was tempted, with Eve,2 but the groundson which the identifications are made are not con-vincing Stock Photo

RM2AKNPDM–Babylonian religion and mythology . Impression of a cylinder-seal representing a male and a female figure seated neara sacred tree; behind the woman is a serpent. (British Museum, No. 89,326.) with Eve must be regarded as somewhat fanciful.Writers on Babylonian mythology have sought to findin the Babylonian legends the counterparts of Adam and Eve, but without success. Eecently Ea-bani, amythical and savage hero of the Gilgamesh legend,1has been identified with Adam, and the maiden Ukhat,by whom he was tempted, with Eve,2 but the groundson which the identifications are made are not con-vincing

Lamassu, Assyrian Protective Deity Stock Photo

RMT7YTYJ–Lamassu, Assyrian Protective Deity

Mother-goddess Ishtar, illustration Stock Photo

RF2T0GWCY–Mother-goddess Ishtar, illustration

London. England. British Museum. The Queen of the Night aka Burney Relief, probably made in Babylonia (southern Iraq) between 1792 and 1750 BC, during Stock Photo

RMMMB1MY–London. England. British Museum. The Queen of the Night aka Burney Relief, probably made in Babylonia (southern Iraq) between 1792 and 1750 BC, during

Babylonian religion and mythology (1899) Stock Photo

RMFHC1JW–Babylonian religion and mythology (1899)

'The Mother Goddess Ishtar', 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul Stock Photo

RMDDYJJW–'The Mother Goddess Ishtar', 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul

Merodach Sets Forth to Attack Tiamat Stock Photo

RMB90EM0–Merodach Sets Forth to Attack Tiamat

RMC8NXKH–Glazed tiles with an aurochs from The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Babylonian bull statue. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum Stock Photo

RFBTFB4J–Babylonian bull statue. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum

The Seven Tablets of Creation From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916 Stock Photo

RF2HTCJCG–The Seven Tablets of Creation From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

Bronze lion statue Assyrian the palace of Sardanapalus. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863 Stock Photo

RM2BN9MB1–Bronze lion statue Assyrian the palace of Sardanapalus. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863

The Ishtar Gate (Persian: دروازه ایشتار)(Arabic: بوابة عشتار) was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. Dedicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, the gate was constructed using glazed brick with alternating rows of bas-relief mušḫuššu (dragons) and aurochs. The roof and doors of the gate were of cedar, according to the dedication plaque. Through the gate ran the Processional Way, which was lined with walls covered in lions on glazed bricks (about 120 of them). Ishtar Gate has only Stock Photo

RM2B026PA–The Ishtar Gate (Persian: دروازه ایشتار)(Arabic: بوابة عشتار) was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. It was constructed in about 575 BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. Dedicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, the gate was constructed using glazed brick with alternating rows of bas-relief mušḫuššu (dragons) and aurochs. The roof and doors of the gate were of cedar, according to the dedication plaque. Through the gate ran the Processional Way, which was lined with walls covered in lions on glazed bricks (about 120 of them). Ishtar Gate has only

Glazed brick wall of the Processional Way of Babylon. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RF2XJB33D–Glazed brick wall of the Processional Way of Babylon. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany.

Enuma Elish, the Babylonian 'Epic of Creation,' was written on seven tablets, each 115 to 170 lines long. Stock Photo

RFD2XCHE–Enuma Elish, the Babylonian 'Epic of Creation,' was written on seven tablets, each 115 to 170 lines long.

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY The Temptation of Ea--Bani, after a painting by E Wallcousins, used as a Frontispiece to D Mackenzie's 'Myths of Babylonia and Assyria' Stock Photo

RMMC6F1C–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY The Temptation of Ea--Bani, after a painting by E Wallcousins, used as a Frontispiece to D Mackenzie's 'Myths of Babylonia and Assyria'

RF2XE83KD–Babylonian map of the world

Mesopotamia. Code of Hammurabi. Babylonian law code. 1754 BC. Akkadian language. Cuneiform script. Louvre Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo

RMP7N7TE–Mesopotamia. Code of Hammurabi. Babylonian law code. 1754 BC. Akkadian language. Cuneiform script. Louvre Museum. Paris. France.

RMCPRWNT–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany.

Machine Colorized Ut-Napishtim makes Offering to the Gods by A llan Steward. Ut-napishtim or Uta-na’ishtim (in the Epic of Gilgamesh), Atra-Hasis, Ziusudra (Sumerian), Xisuthros is a character in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is tasked by the god Enki (Akkadian: Ea) to create a giant ship to be called Preserver of Life in preparation of a giant flood that would wipe out all life. The character appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916 Stock Photo

RF2HTC5KW–Machine Colorized Ut-Napishtim makes Offering to the Gods by A llan Steward. Ut-napishtim or Uta-na’ishtim (in the Epic of Gilgamesh), Atra-Hasis, Ziusudra (Sumerian), Xisuthros is a character in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is tasked by the god Enki (Akkadian: Ea) to create a giant ship to be called Preserver of Life in preparation of a giant flood that would wipe out all life. The character appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

RM2AKNJ8R–Babylonian religion and mythology . Impression of a cylinder-seal representing a male and a female figure seated neara sacred tree; behind the woman is a serpent. (British Museum, No. 89,326.) with Eve must be regarded as somewhat fanciful.Writers on Babylonian mythology have sought to findin the Babylonian legends the counterparts of Adam and Eve, but without success. Eecently Ea-bani, amythical and savage hero of the Gilgamesh legend,1has been identified with Adam, and the maiden Ukhat,by whom he was tempted, with Eve,2 but the groundson which the identifications are made are not con-vincing

A figure of a hero taming a lion, historically taken to be a representation of Gilgamesh, king of the ancient Sumerian city Uruk, and considered a demigod in the mythology of Mesopotamia. Image derived from an 8th century BC relief from Assyria, present-d Stock Photo

RMG15GPB–A figure of a hero taming a lion, historically taken to be a representation of Gilgamesh, king of the ancient Sumerian city Uruk, and considered a demigod in the mythology of Mesopotamia. Image derived from an 8th century BC relief from Assyria, present-d

Palaces of Nimrud, illustration Stock Photo

RF2T0GWD9–Palaces of Nimrud, illustration

Taurus zodiac symbol, hand drawn Stock Vector

RF2T60A5M–Taurus zodiac symbol, hand drawn

Assyrian wall relief of a winged genius. Ancient carving panel from the Middle East history. Remains of the culture of ancient Assyrian and Sumerian. Stock Photo

RF2HC6BPD–Assyrian wall relief of a winged genius. Ancient carving panel from the Middle East history. Remains of the culture of ancient Assyrian and Sumerian.

Dragons and bulls, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Stock Photo

RME8F3XG–Dragons and bulls, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq.

RMB90D14–The Temptation of Ea Bani

Young visitor looking at a scale model of The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMB3BK76–Young visitor looking at a scale model of The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany

Babylonian lion. High relief. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum Stock Photo

RMBTFBMK–Babylonian lion. High relief. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum

Birs Nimrud, the Tower of Babel From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916 Stock Photo

RF2HTCJBR–Birs Nimrud, the Tower of Babel From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

Bas-relief Assyrian at Louvre museum, Paris. France Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863 Stock Photo

RM2BN9KWT–Bas-relief Assyrian at Louvre museum, Paris. France Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863

In Mesopotamian Religion (Sumerian, Assyrian, Akkadian and Babylonian), Tiamat is a chaos monster, a primordial goddess of the ocean, mating with Abzû (the god of fresh water) to produce younger gods. Marduk was the Babylonian name of a late-generation god from ancient Mesopotamia and patron deity of the city of Babylon, who, when Babylon became the political center of the Euphrates valley in the time of Hammurabi (18th century BCE), started to slowly rise to the position of the head of the Babylonian pantheon, a position he fully acquired by the second half of the second millennium BCE. Stock Photo

RM2B026PE–In Mesopotamian Religion (Sumerian, Assyrian, Akkadian and Babylonian), Tiamat is a chaos monster, a primordial goddess of the ocean, mating with Abzû (the god of fresh water) to produce younger gods. Marduk was the Babylonian name of a late-generation god from ancient Mesopotamia and patron deity of the city of Babylon, who, when Babylon became the political center of the Euphrates valley in the time of Hammurabi (18th century BCE), started to slowly rise to the position of the head of the Babylonian pantheon, a position he fully acquired by the second half of the second millennium BCE.

Close-up of a glazed brick wall of the Processional Way of Babylon showing a lion walking. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RF2XJB2KJ–Close-up of a glazed brick wall of the Processional Way of Babylon showing a lion walking. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany.

Utnapishtim, from the epic of Gilgamesh, thanks the gods for helping and allowing himself and his family to survive the flood. Stock Photo

RFCYWB3E–Utnapishtim, from the epic of Gilgamesh, thanks the gods for helping and allowing himself and his family to survive the flood.

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY The avenger, Merodach, sets out in his chariot to attack Tiamat - one of the incidents in the Creation Legends. After the painting by E Wallcousins Stock Photo

RMMC6F1D–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY The avenger, Merodach, sets out in his chariot to attack Tiamat - one of the incidents in the Creation Legends. After the painting by E Wallcousins

Ancient civilization persian . Stock Vector

RF2JHC0BG–Ancient civilization persian .

Mesopotamia. Stela of Babylonian origin with the representation of the sun, the moon and water with cuneiform writing in the lower part. 3.000 BC. Detail. Archaeological Museum of Iran. Theran. Stock Photo

RMP7N82J–Mesopotamia. Stela of Babylonian origin with the representation of the sun, the moon and water with cuneiform writing in the lower part. 3.000 BC. Detail. Archaeological Museum of Iran. Theran.

RMCPRWTM–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany.

Antique 19th-century engraving of Nergal, Babylonian deity. Illustration published in Systematischer Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon, Ikonograp Stock Photo

RF2D4M9TX–Antique 19th-century engraving of Nergal, Babylonian deity. Illustration published in Systematischer Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon, Ikonograp

The demon Humbaba ( or Huwawa ) - god of intenstines - Humbaba semi-legendary king of Uruk ( or Erech ). - Humbaba guards the cedars of the sacred forest - . Gilgamesh killed Humbaba by cutting off his head - . Huwawa in the Old Babylonian and Hittite versions, Humbaba in the Assyrian version.. Stock Photo

RMWHB762–The demon Humbaba ( or Huwawa ) - god of intenstines - Humbaba semi-legendary king of Uruk ( or Erech ). - Humbaba guards the cedars of the sacred forest - . Gilgamesh killed Humbaba by cutting off his head - . Huwawa in the Old Babylonian and Hittite versions, Humbaba in the Assyrian version..

Mesopotamian sculpture thought to depict Utnapishtim (similar to the Biblical Noah) and his wife. Date unknown. Stock Photo

RMG15H20–Mesopotamian sculpture thought to depict Utnapishtim (similar to the Biblical Noah) and his wife. Date unknown.

Eagle-headed mythological being Stock Photo

RF2T0GWD7–Eagle-headed mythological being

RF2T65K51–Taurus zodiac symbol, hand drawn

Ancient Babylon cuneiform tablet. Oldest clay tablet in the history of geometry in Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Turkey. Dated to 1900 and 1600 BC. Stock Photo

RF2WCBC3C–Ancient Babylon cuneiform tablet. Oldest clay tablet in the history of geometry in Istanbul Archaeological Museum in Turkey. Dated to 1900 and 1600 BC.

RME8F3XH–Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq.

RMB90FDP–The Babylonian Deluge

Ishtar Gate from Babylon in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Stock Photo

RMC8NXMJ–Ishtar Gate from Babylon in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany.

RMBTFBA1–Babylonian lion. High relief. Sumerian and Babylonian art. Louvre Museum.

Statue of Nebo Son of Merodach, God of Wisdom and literacy, and the inventor of writing From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916 Stock Photo

RF2HTCJME–Statue of Nebo Son of Merodach, God of Wisdom and literacy, and the inventor of writing From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

Assyrian decorative ceramics Louvre museum, Paris. France Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863 Stock Photo

RM2BN9MBB–Assyrian decorative ceramics Louvre museum, Paris. France Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, Le Tour du Monde 1863

Paris, France- Fine Art, 16th century Dutch Painting on Display in Louvre Museum, The Tower Of Babel, 1594, Credit Artist: Lucas Van Valckenborch Stock Photo

RM2RHX24T–Paris, France- Fine Art, 16th century Dutch Painting on Display in Louvre Museum, The Tower Of Babel, 1594, Credit Artist: Lucas Van Valckenborch

RF2XJB2GT–Close-up of a glazed brick wall of the Processional Way of Babylon showing a lion walking. Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Germany.

Imaginary Creature at Babylon Stock Photo

RFB1NHYH–Imaginary Creature at Babylon

BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY - OANNES The fish-god, Oannes, the god of initiation and wisdom. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889. Stock Photo

RMMBD7R0–BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY - OANNES The fish-god, Oannes, the god of initiation and wisdom. From Zénaïde A. Ragozin, Chaldea from the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria,1889.

Berlin, Germany, July 24 2009, Explore the detailed bas-relief of a sirrush and auroch from the Ishtar Gate, an ancient Babylonian artifact on display Stock Photo

RM2Y5GF86–Berlin, Germany, July 24 2009, Explore the detailed bas-relief of a sirrush and auroch from the Ishtar Gate, an ancient Babylonian artifact on display

RMP7NDYA–Mesopotamia. Stele, Babylonian origin. Representation of the sun, the moon and water with cuneiform writing in the lower part, 3000 BC. Detail. Archaeological Museum of Iran. Theran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

RMCPRWYE–Mesopotamian art. Neo-Babylonian. Ishtar Gate. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany.

RF2F0JGMW–Antique 19th-century engraving of Nergal, Babylonian deity. Illustration published in Systematischer Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon, Ikonograp

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