Tiamat

Deities

Tradition · Babylonian
Alternate Names
The Primordial MotherDragon of ChaosSalt Water
Gender Expression
Feminine
Titles
The Primordial MotherDragon of ChaosMother of AllSalt Water GoddessShe Who Birthed Gods
Domain
Primordial chaosCreationSalt waterDragonsMother who devoursRaw creative force
Planetary Correspondence
Neptune
Secondary Planets
Pluto
Elemental Correspondence
WaterAether
Zodiac Affinity
CancerScorpio
Correspondences
Colors
Deep blueGreenSilverBlack
Scents
OceanSaltSeaweed
Metals
Silver
Animals
DragonSerpentSea creatures
Sacred Timing
Days
Sabbats
—
Hours
Tide timesMidnight
Offerings
Salt waterSea shellsOcean treasuresHonoring primordial chaosCreating from destructionAcknowledging the void
Invocation Approach
Tone
Awe for primordial creative chaos
Address
Mother TiamatPrimordial OneDragon Mother
Relationship
Source of all creation and destruction
Warning
Her chaos birthed everything and can devour it
Resonance
Those working with primordial forces
Symbols
DragonOcean wavesChaosStars
Mythology Summary

Babylonian primordial goddess, personification of salt water. Mated with Apsu (fresh water) to birth first gods. When her children disturbed her rest, she created monsters to destroy them. Slain by Marduk who created world from her body. Represents primordial chaos, creative force, mother who can become destroyer.

Modern Practice

Patron of those working with primordial chaos, creation/destruction cycles, dragon magic. Invoked for accessing raw creative force, chaos work. Teaches that creation and destruction are one, that chaos births order, that mothers can devour.

Related Deities
ApsuMardukThalassa

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☥ Deities 10

🐾 Animal totems 2

🜔 Elements 1

☉ Planets 1

🐉 Chinese zodiac 1

🎨 Colours 1