| 单词 | Apsu |
| 例句 | The Babylonian bible, which is many centuries older than the Old Testament, says that Apsu and Tiamit first created the gods of order, or light. What and Where is God? A Human Answer to the Deep Religious Cry of the Modern Soul 2011-07-03T02:00:08.347Z Apsu and Tiamat are synonymous and are personifications of the watery deep or abyss. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations The nether world reaches down to the Apsu,—the 'deep' that flows underneath the earth. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Similarly the Babylonian chaos spirits, Apsu and Tiamat, the father and mother of the gods, resolve to destroy their offspring, because they begin to set the Universe in order. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Here he found Publius, with his army, watching that of Philip, which held the passes near the river Apsus, but unable to effect anything on account of the enemy being so strongly posted. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Apsu, the Ocean, who was their first father, and Chaos-Tiamat, who gave birth to them all, mingled their waters in one, reeds which were not united, rushes which bore no fruit. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Apsu, the oldest of beings, their progenitor, 4. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation The 'formation' of Apsu corresponds to the 'structure' made by Marduk according to the first version, as the seat of Ea. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Tiamat, the female dragon, is more powerful than her husband Apsu, who is slain by his son Ea. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria They had then moved up to the Apsus and encamped on the opposite side of the river, waiting for Pompey to come up. Caesar: a Sketch Pompey's and Caesar's camp there was only the river Apsus, and the soldiers frequently conversed with each other; and by a private arrangement among themselves, no weapons were thrown during their conferences. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries At that time Apsu, the progenitor of the great gods, 30. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation Apsu represents the male and Tiâmat the female principle of the primaeval universe. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The face of Apsu grew bright when he heard these words spoken by Mummu, yet he trembled to think of the purpose of the high gods, to whom he was hostile. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Whether by this Tiawath, Apsu, Mummu, Kingu, and the monsters whom she had created were included, or only the gods of heaven who had joined her, the record does not say. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Pompey did the same; and pitching his camp on the other side of the river Apsus, collected there all his troops and auxiliaries. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Apsu took up his word and said, 36. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation This dependence of the gods upon Apsu and Tiâmat is but vaguely indicated. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Their begetter was Apsu, the father of the primordial Deep, and their mother was Tiamat, the spirit of Chaos. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Apsu.—The deep dissociated from the evil connection with Tiawath, and regarded as "the house of deep wisdom," i.e. the home of the god Êa or Aa. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria And the same day they both led out their armies from their winter encampment along the river Apsus; Pompey, privately by night; Caesar, openly by day. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Apsu heard him, his face grew bright, 52. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation Lakhmu and Lakhamu are made to stand for an entire class of beings that are the offspring of Apsu and Tiâmat. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Apsu was still powerful and fierce, and Tiamat snarled and raised tempests, smiting herself. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Mummu was apparently the prime mover in the plot, and the face of Apsu grew bright at the thought of the evil plan which they had devised against "the gods their sons." The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria With the carcass of Tiâmat stretched across the upper firmament and safely guarded, and with the Apsu under control, the way is clear for the formation of the earth. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The fragments of text show that Ea waged war against Apsu and Mummu. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation This class does not differ essentially from Apsu and Tiâmat, nor from the 'Leviathan,' the 'Dragon,' the winged serpents, and the winged bulls that are all emanations of the same order of ideas. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The Egyptian Nu is vaguer than his consort Nut, and the Babylonian Apsu than his consort Tiamat. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Its measurement from one end to the other cannot exceed the width of the Apsu, nor can it be any narrower. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The gathering-place of the dead being under the earth, near to the Apsu, the great 'Okeanos' forms a means of approach to the nether world. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Ea recited an incantation which caused Apsu to fall asleep. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation The earth is regarded as a great structure, and placed as it is over the Apsu, its size is dependent upon the latter. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Then had Ea knowledge of Tiamat's doings, how she had gathered her forces together, and how she had prepared to work evil against the high gods with purpose to avenge Apsu. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria It is into this ocean, forming part of the Apsu, that the sun dips at evening and through which it passes during the night. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria In the subsequent narrative, however, neither Apsu nor Mummu play any part. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria He then "loosed the joints" of Mummu, who in some way suffered, but he was strong enough to attack Ea when he turned to deal with Apsu. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation The ends of the earth span the great Apsu. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria After Apsu's death she elevates one of her brood, named Kingu, to be her consort, a fact which suggests that in the Ishtar-Tammuz myth survives the influence of exceedingly ancient modes of thought. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria The plan of procedure, it would appear, is the result of a council of war held by Apsu and Tiâmat, who feel themselves powerless to carry on the contest by themselves. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Ea, as we have seen, symbolized the beneficence of the waters; their destructive force was represented by Tiamat or Tiawath, the dragon, and Apsu, her husband, the arch-enemy of the gods. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Ea overcame both his adversaries and divided Apsu into chambers and laid fetters upon him. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation The narrative assumes what we know from other sources, that the heavens constitute the domain of Anu, Esharra belongs to Bel, while Apsu belongs to Ea. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria She is more powerful and ferocious than Apsu, and lives longer. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Ea, Merodach's father, overcame Apsu, the husband of the dragon Tiamat, by means of spells: he was "the great magician of the gods". Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Ea, the heroic king, sets forth to combat with the enemies of man, and slays the monster father, Apsu, and his son, Mummu. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria In one of the chambers of Apsu a god was begotten and born. The Babylonian Legends of the Creation The name given to this sea was Apsu. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria |
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