Realms of Mesopotamia
Mesopotamian mythology gave the world its first written stories of gods, heroes, and monsters.
The Heavens
Domain of Anu, king of the gods
The Abzu
Primordial waters beneath the earth
Ziggurats
Temple towers connecting heaven and earth
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Featured Creatures
The primordial creatures of Mesopotamian myth—beings from the dawn of written history.
Lamassu
Winged bulls with human heads guarding palace gates and temples.
Tiamat
The primordial dragon goddess of the salt sea, mother of monsters.
Anzu
The divine storm bird who stole the Tablets of Destiny.
Mushussu
Dragon-serpent sacred to Marduk, depicted on the Ishtar Gate.
Scorpion Men
Guardians of the sun god Shamash at the mountains of Mashu.
Humbaba
The terrifying giant guardian of the Cedar Forest.
Explore Mesopotamian Mythology
Discover the complete bestiary of Mesopotamian creatures—from the seven evil demons to the heroes of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
