Articles related to "Marduk"



Marduk - God of Babylon
Babylonian Creation Myth: The battle between Marduk and Tiamat.
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Leaving Home
A comparison of the creation stories of the Bible and of the Tigris-Euphrates valley. How the stories impact the ability of the community to stir up the energy to move forward.
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The Ancient Shepherd Kings
The image of the king as a shepherd tending to the needs of his people dates back to the dawn of civilization, and this metaphor reveals a complex political worldview.
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Is Christianity Based on Paganism?
Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables?
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Not Norwegian Black Metal
Many bands get sidelined because they have not started off in Noway and are not immediately associated with black metal. This article seeks to shed a little (black) light
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The Goddess Ishtar
Supreme goddess of the Babylonian pantheon, Ishtar played a major role in ancient Babylon.
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Episode Summary - 5.08 The Tomb
Episode Summary of season 5 episode 8 "The Tomb".
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Dark News and Reviews of the week (August, 12)
Doom and Death and anther News and Reviews of the week
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Cyrus Cylinder – First Charter of Human Rights?
The BBC has recently reported that Iran has threatened to stop cultural co-operation with the British Museum if the Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder is not returned on loan.
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The Code of Hammurabi
Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, codified existing laws into a single code of laws. The codification is considered to be milestone in the history of law.
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Weekly NewsTape of Doom/Death Music (January, 20)
Some news of Metal Doom/Death music world
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Winter Solstice Festivals
Ancient cultures, so many of them dependent upon agriculture, celebrated major festivals on or around the day of the Winter Solstice.
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A little review on Tekken 4
Even though in this stage, the date this article is published, Tekken 4 is not out yet, however, everything is going great and a little pre-launch review would be said down here. Click on the link and have a little peek on Tekken 4
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Curry - Origins and HIstory
Curry is a spicy mouth-watering dish enjoyed from all corners of the world, but what are its earliest origins?
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Origins of Carnival, the Anti-Lent
Why do people, right before the beginning of Lent, celebrate Carnival with excessive eating and drinking, floats and processions, masks and merrymaking?
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The Code of Hammurabi
The Babylonian king Hammurabi develops one of the earliest written law codes in ancient Mesopotamia. The codex gives insights into Babylonian culture and ancient law.
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The Dark Genre of Black Metal
Black metal emerged in the 80s and has revolutionized the genre with its orchestral fusion, its intense speed, and its dramatic and ritualistic elements.
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What is the Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, generally thought to fall on the 21st December. But what are the origins of this magical day, and how is it celebrated?
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Weekly NewsTape of Doom/Death Music (January, 5)
Some news of Metal Doom/Death music world
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Best Metal CDs of 2003
Recap of the best albums of 2003 from the Suite 101.com Heavy Metal editor and other writers, musicians and industry insiders.
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