著者

松島 英子

出版者

法政大学キャリアデザイン学部

雑誌

法政大学キャリアデザイン学部紀要 = 法政大学キャリアデザイン学部紀要 (ISSN:13493043)

巻号頁・発行日

no.5, pp.265-278, 2008-03

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This paper attempts to analyze the Babylonian epic "Enuma Elis" and clarify the process of the promotion of Marduk, in fact the city god of Babylon, from a simple young god to the top of the pantheon. Born the son of Ea, the young Marduk had already overwhelming power and ability. When the society of gods faced a crisis, with the revolt of Tiamat, be proposed himself to take on the role of savior in exchange for the throne. He skillfully realized his plan and succeeded Enlil, gives a clear explication of this success with a history very cleverly composed.