Apkallu or and Abgal (𒉣𒈨; Akkadian and Sumerian, respectively [1]) are terms found in cuneiform inscriptions that in general mean either "wise" or "sage". In several contexts the Apkallu are seven demigods, sometimes described as part man and part fish or bird, associated with human wisdom; these creatures are often referred to in ...

2019年3月27日 · The seven Apkallu were Antediluvian demigods and sages created by the God Enki. They emerged from the water Abzu, the Ocean of Wisdom, known as the primeval sea below the void space of the underworld (Kur) and the earth (Ma) above.

2022年1月11日 · The Apkallu, legendary sages from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, are often depicted as fish-like beings sent by the gods, notably Enki, to impart wisdom and civilization to humanity. These divine emissaries played a crucial role as advisors to early Sumerian kings and were revered for their knowledge, which spanned ag...

Apkallū: the mythological seven "wise men" who were the teachers of humankind. In ancient Mesopotamian myth, it was believed that the gods created humankind to cultivate the soil and make sure that the gods - by means of sacrifice - would receive their meals.

2016年2月20日 · The Apkallu - The Demi-Gods Who Were The Seven Sages. In Babylonian myths and legends, they are referred to as Apkallu. These beings are described as demi-gods created by the god Enki. Their duty was to establish a culture and give civilization to mankind.

2017年9月19日 · These sages are depicted on a number of reliefs and are known as Apkallus (Apkallu is "sage" in Akkadian; they are known as Abgal in Sumerian). Three types of Apkallus (human-headed, eagle or bird-headed, and fish-like) were placed at doorways or room/hall corners of the North-West Palace.

2024年11月21日 · The Apkallu, often referred to as the “wise sages” of Babylonian and Mesopotamian mythology, hold a significant place in the cultural and spiritual fabric of ancient Mesopotamia. These beings, seen as intermediaries between the gods and humanity, were revered for their vast knowledge and wisdom.

2015年6月19日 · In the Mesopotamian king and sage lists, the apkallu occur in the pre-flood era, and in some texts for a limited time after the flood. In general, however, the pre-flood sages are called apkallu and their traditional number is seven, …

2017年4月11日 · During the Neo-Assyrian period (911-612 BCE) Apkallus were supernatural creatures (or demigods) who were richly depicted in palace reliefs. Apkallu, sage, or genie are interchangeable terms used by Assyriologists to describe human-headed (male or female) or eagle-headed and winged (with 1 or 2 pairs of wings) figures.

2016年7月25日 · One of the great riddles in Mesopotamian sacred art concerns the image of anthropomorphic winged figures called Apkallu holding a mullilu (tree fruit) in one hand, and a banduddû — a container — in...