Near Eastern Mythology · Masculino
MARDUK
“Possibly from Sumerian amar-Utu meaning calf of UTU. In Babylonian mythology he was the chief god, presiding over heaven, light, sky, battle, and fertility. After killing the dragon Tiamat, who was an old enemy of the gods, he created the world and s...”
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Significado
Possibly from Sumerian amar-Utu meaning calf of UTU. In Babylonian mythology he was the chief god, presiding over heaven, light, sky, battle, and fertility. After killing the dragon Tiamat, who was an old enemy of the gods, he created the world and sky from the pieces of her body.
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Origen cultural
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Pronunciación
“MAHR-dook (English)”
Fuente: Behind the Name · Datos etimológicos verificados