Lakhame and Lakhmu

Lakhame and Lakhmu
   In Babylonian myth two of the old gods who first emerged from the womb of Mommu, the dark primeval ocean. Lakhmu was a monster serpent and was enrolled by Tiamat in the fight against Marduk. In the Babylonian Creation Legends of Damascius they were the children of Tauthe and Apsu.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Lakhame —    See Lakhame and Lakhmu …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Lakhmu —    See Lakhame and Lakhmu …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Lakhe and Lakhus —    Names given by Da mascius to Lakhame and Lakhmu. Alternative spellings are Lahamu and Lahmu …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Babylonian Creation Legends —    There are three versions of the Babylonian Creation Legend which have come down to us.    They are:    1. The story of Berosus (280 B.C.). In the beginning there was an abyss of waters, wherein resided the most hideous beings. This was ruled… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Tauthe —    Appellation given by Damascius in the Phoenician Creation Legends to Tiamat or Chaos.    In the Babylonian Creation Legends Damascius made Tauthe the mother of the gods, including Moymis (or Mommu), Lakhe and Lakhus (or Lakhame and Lakhmu),… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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