AGRS UR #1

Cosmogony

The study of the origin of the universe.

Theogony

The genealogy and origin of the gods.

Thoomachy

A battle among gods.

Anthropogeny

The study of the origin of humanity.

Marduk

The chief god of Babylon, associated with water, vegetation, judgment, and magic.

Tianna

A term related to the divine or heavenly.

The 50 Names/power of naming

The concept of the power and significance of names in ancient texts.

Kingu

A god in the Babylonian creation myth, associated with Tiamat.

Es

A term related to divinity or godhood.

Apsu

The primordial god of fresh water in Babylonian mythology.

Tablet of Destinies

A divine artifact that grants its holder great power.

Babylon

An ancient city in Mesopotamia, known for its cultural and historical significance.

Eseglia – Temple of Marduk

The main temple dedicated to Marduk in Babylon.

New Year’s Eve celebration

A significant festival in ancient Babylon, often associated with the renewal of the king’s mandate.

Cuneiform

One of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians.

Sumer

An ancient civilization in southern Mesopotamia.

Akkad

An ancient city and empire in Mesopotamia.

Ur III

The Third Dynasty of Ur, a period of Sumerian renaissance.

Ashurbanipal’s Library at Nineveh

A large collection of texts from the ancient world, assembled by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal.

Gilgamesh

A central figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, known for his epic.

David Ferry

A modern translator of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Sin-lupe-unrival

A revised standard version of the Epic of Gilgamesh composed of 11 tablets.

Shamhat

a temple priestess who plays a crucial role in the story. She is sent to civilize Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods, by introducing him to human ways, including eating cooked food, drinking wine, and engaging in sexual activity. Through her actions, Enkidu transitions from a wild state to a more civilized one, ultimately leading to his friendship with Gilgamesh. Shamhat's role is pivotal in setting the events of the epic into motion.

Shamash

A sun god who aids Gilgamesh and Enkidu, providing guidance and support during their quests

Erkidov

A character or term related to the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Wildcow Ninsun

The mother of Gilgamesh, a goddess in the epic.

HuwawazHumbaba

A guardian of the Cedar Forest in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Bull of Heaven

A divine creature sent by Ishtar to punish Gilgamesh.

Utnapishtim

A character in the Epic of Gilgamesh who survived a great flood.

Uruk

An ancient city in Mesopotamia, ruled by Gilgamesh.

Ishtar

The goddess of love and war in Mesopotamian mythology.

Cedar Forest

A mythical forest in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Siduri

A wise woman who advises Gilgamesh in his quest.

Quest for immortality

A central theme in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Tablet V

A specific section of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Looting of cultural heritage

The illegal removal of cultural artifacts.

Hobby Lobby Scandal

A controversy involving the acquisition of ancient artifacts.

Hebrew Bible

The canonical collection of Hebrew scriptures.

Genesis

The first book of the Hebrew Bible, detailing creation and origins.

2 Creation Versions

The two accounts of creation in Genesis.

2 Flood Versions

The two accounts of the flood in Genesis.

Rainbow covenant

God’s promise to never flood the earth again.

Cain/Abel

The sons of Adam and Eve, involved in the first murder.

Lot’s Daughters

The daughters of Lot, who play a role in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Abraham/Sarah

Key figures in the Genesis narrative, known for their covenant with God.

Circumcision

A sign of the covenant between God and Abraham.

Isaac/Ishmael

The sons of Abraham, representing different lineages.

Esau/Jacob

Twin brothers, with Jacob becoming the patriarch of Israel.

Rachel/Leah

The wives of Jacob, mothers of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Joseph

A key figure in Genesis, known for his coat of many colors.

Potiphar’s wife

A character who falsely accuses Joseph.

Tamar & Judah

A story of deception and redemption in Genesis.

Theophany

A manifestation of God to humans.

Exodus

The second book of the Bible, detailing the Israelites' escape from Egypt.

Sinai

A mountain in the Bible where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Aaron

The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel.

Moses

The leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt.

Plagues of Egypt

Ten calamities sent by God to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites.

Burning Bush

The location where God first spoke to Moses.

10 Commandments

The laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Golden Call

A reference to the Golden Calf, an idol made by the Israelites.

Masoretic Text

The authoritative Hebrew text of the Jewish Bible.

Jewish Practice & Documentary Hypothesis

Theories about the composition of the Hebrew Bible.

Moses (author?)

Traditional attribution of the Torah to Moses.

JEPP authors

The hypothesized sources of the Torah: Jahwist, Elohist, Priestly, and Deuteronomist.

Tarnah

A term related to Jewish scripture.

Torah

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Septuagint

The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.

Vulgate

The Latin translation of the Bible.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Ancient manuscripts found near the Dead Sea.

Monotheism

The belief in a single, all-powerful God.

Monolatry

The worship of one god without denying the existence of others.

Dead Sea

A salt lake in the Middle East, near where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.

Qumran

The archaeological site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

Canon

The collection of books considered authoritative scripture.

Enoch

A biblical figure associated with the Book of Enoch.

Watchers/Nephilim

Angelic beings and their offspring mentioned in the Bible.

Giants

Mythical beings often associated with the Nephilim.

Apocrypha

Biblical books not included in the standard canon.

Essenes

A Jewish sect believed to have written the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Christianity

A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Gnosticism

An ancient religious movement emphasizing spiritual knowledge.

Demiurge

A creator god in Gnostic belief, often seen as inferior to the true God.

Sophia

A figure in Gnosticism representing wisdom.

New Testament

The second part of the Christian Bible, detailing the life and teachings of Jesus.

Apostle

One of the twelve primary disciples of Jesus.

Mary

The mother of Jesus in Christian belief.

Andrew

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Peter

A leading apostle of Jesus, considered the first pope in Catholic tradition.

Jesus Christ

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God.