Ask AI: Who is the god Kingu?

Kingu is a figure from Mesopotamian mythology, particularly mentioned in the Babylonian creation epic known as the "Enuma Elish." According to the myth, Kingu was a god created by Tiamat, the primordial goddess of the salt sea, when she sought to take revenge against the younger gods for the murder of her husband, Apsu. Tiamat appointed Kingu as the leader of her army and gave him the Tablet of Destinies, which conferred supreme authority and control over the cosmos. However, Kingu's reign was short-lived. The younger gods, led by Marduk, fought against Tiamat and her forces. Marduk eventually defeated Tiamat and her supporters, killing Kingu in the process. Marduk then used Kingu's blood to create human beings. This act was intended to relieve the gods of their labors by transferring some of the burden onto humans. Thus, in Mesopotamian mythology, Kingu's legacy is indirectly tied to the creation of humanity. If you have any other questions or need more details, feel free to ask!

Kingu was a god in Mesopotamian mythology. He was first mentioned in the Atra-Hasis epic and later appeared in the Enûma Eliš and the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the Enûma Eliš, Kingu was described as the leader of the army of the gods and as the heavens' chief controller. He was created by Tiamat as her champion for battle against the younger gods, but was defeated and slain by Marduk.