Mardiuk shoots Tiamat through the heart in the enuma elish. What is the symbolisim of shooting Tiamat through the heart with evil?

Answer 1

Marduk wanted to be the chief god. By killing one of his rivals, Tiamat, Marduk was furthering his chances of becoming the most important god. Check these sites for more information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En%C3%BBma_Elish

http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~geog309i/ideas/dragons/t&m.html