Turtle
nature_spirit earth Babylonian mythology single tradition · 1
The Turtle is a giant turtle created by Enki. It is released behind Ninurta and bites the hero's ankle. As they struggle, the turtle digs a pit with its claws, which both of them fall into.
When
- First attested
- 2000 BCE
- Attested period
- -2000 – -100
- Historical notes
- Attested in Old, Middle, and Late Babylonian myths.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Enki senses his thoughts and creates a giant turtle, which he releases behind Ninurta and which bites the hero's ankle. As they struggle, the turtle digs a pit with its claws, which both of them fall into.”
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