Mesopotamian Mythology: Difference between revisions

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=== Tropes found in Mesopotamian mythology: ===

* [[Always Chaotic Evil]]: The Allu, Asakku, Gallu and Rabisu

* [[Back From the Dead]]: Dumuzi, Inanna's husband, in a [[Just So Story]] about the origin of the seasons.

* [[Back From the Dead]]: Dumuzi, Inanna's husband, in a [[Just-So Story]] about the origin of the seasons.

* [[Belligerent Sexual Tension]]: The courtship of Ereshkigal, Queen of the Netherworld and Nergal, god of plagues and fire.

* [[Blow You Away]]: Enlil, god of wind and air. Also Ishkur, god of storms.

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* [[Making a Splash]]: Enki, god of rivers and lakes. Also his daughter, Nanshe.

* [[Mister Seahorse]]: In the myth of Enki and Ninhursag, Enki becomes pregnant after consuming his own semen.

* [[Mix and Match Critters]]: Aqrabuamelu (scorpion men), Shedu (winged lions and bulls), Sirrush (dragon-like creature with eagle talons and the forelegs of a cat), Zu (eagles with lion heads)

* [[Mix-and-Match Critters]]: Aqrabuamelu (scorpion men), Shedu (winged lions and bulls), Sirrush (dragon-like creature with eagle talons and the forelegs of a cat), Zu (eagles with lion heads)

* [[Offing the Offspring]]: Apsu and later Tiamat attempt this in the [[Enuma Elish (Literature)|Enuma Elish]]. It doesn't work out.

* [[Our Demons Are Different]]: Most Middle Eastern demons in general are flat-out nasty, though they can [[Pet the Dog]] now and then.