What is Enuma Elish and the world parent in Leeming's book: The world of myth: an anthrology 3rd edition
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Enuma Elish is a Babylonian creation myth that describes how the world and humans were created. In Leeming's book, The World of Myth: An Anthology 3rd edition, the world parent refers to the idea of a primordial being or force that existed before the creation of the world and gave birth to it. In Enuma Elish, the world parent is represented by the goddess Tiamat, who gives birth to the different elements of the universe, including the gods themselves. However, later in the myth, Tiamat is defeated by the god Marduk, who becomes the ruler of the world. The myth reflects the ancient worldview that saw the universe as a battle between chaos and order, and suggests that humans are an integral part of this ongoing struggle.