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- The Tablet of Destinies, similar to the ‘Preserved Tablet’ of the Koran (Sura x. 62), held by Tiamat in the Babylonian Creation Legends.
Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
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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
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