What is another word for tiamat?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪəmˌat] (IPA)

Tiamat is a Goddess from ancient Babylonian mythology, symbolizing the primordial chaos of the universe. The name Tiamat has several synonyms such as Chaos, Mother of gods, Dragon goddess, Ocean goddess, and Sea goddess. Tiamat is often portrayed as a powerful deity who governs the chaotic waters surrounding the earth. Her followers worshipped her as the creator of all life and feared her wrath if she was not appeased. Alternative names for Tiamat include Bahamut, the Thousand-Armed Dragon, and Leviathan. In modern times, her name has been used in popular culture to represent a destructive force or as an acronym, for Technology Integration And Assessment Mission Analysis Tool.

Synonyms for Tiamat:

What are the hypernyms for Tiamat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mythical creature, Mesopotamian deity, Mesopotamian goddess, mythical figure, primordial deity.

Usage examples for Tiamat

The first great battle of the gods was between tiamat and Merodach.
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In this fearful conflict tiamat was destroyed.
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Merodach, the champion of the gods of light and law, had first to do battle with tiamat, "the dragon" of "the deep," and her allies of darkness and disorder.
"Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations"
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