“In those days, in those far-off days…in olden times…the sky and the land were one. The world was a blank tablet, waiting for the first words to form. Everything was in harmony—bitter waters and sweet waters blended seamlessly. Tiamat was the goddess of the sea—the saltwater—and Apsu was the god of springs—the fresh water. They were very different, but they fell in love.” “Then what happened?” “From their union rose other deities. When her beloved husband was killed, Tiamat wanted revenge. She was formidable, strong-willed. She assembled an army of mythical creatures and charged against the
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