Kingu
Kingu, in Mesopotamian mythology, the consort of Tiamat. The creation epic Enuma elish tells how Tiamat, determined to destroy the other gods, created a mighty army and set Kingu at its head. When Kingu saw Marduk coming against him, however, he fled. After Tiamat’s defeat, Kingu was taken captive and executed; the god Enki (Ea) created humans from his blood.
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Article Title:
Kingu
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
10 March 2023
Access Date:
April 20, 2025