Tiamat and Shamash Poster

The Chaos Monster, also known as Tiamat, was the goddess of chaos and the personification of the primeval ocean. She was defeated by the god Marduk in a battle for control of the universe. According to the myth, Marduk used the powers given to him by the other gods to defeat Tiamat and create the world as we know it. The Sun God, also known as Shamash, was one of the most important gods in Mesopotamian religion. He was the god of justice, law, and order, and was often depicted holding a set of scales to weigh the souls of the dead. Shamash was also associated with the sun, and was believed to be responsible for the movement of the celestial bodies. He was often depicted with a beard and wearing a horned headdress.