ea
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A deity in Mesopotamian mythology: Ea is the Babylonian god of wisdom, magic, and freshwater. He is the son of Apsu and the father of Marduk. As part of the supreme triad with Anu and Bel, he was given dominion over the aquatic realm. He is the counterpart of the Sumerian god Enki.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively in academic contexts related to mythology, ancient history, or religious studies. * In Babylonian mythology, Ea was revered as the god of wisdom and fresh water. * The myth describes Ea defeating the primordial being Apsu.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural reference: The name Ea may appear in scholarly works comparing ancient pantheons, noting that the Babylonian Ea shares attributes with the Sumerian Enki.
Variants and Related Words
- Enki: (Proper noun) The Sumerian counterpart of Ea, god of water, knowledge, and creation.
Synonyms
- Enki: (In the Sumerian context) The direct equivalent deity.
Noun
- the Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element