https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mesopotamian-gods--6944698enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Podra Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a7ef9166ffbf2a43846d29be195678d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mesopotamian-gods--6944698Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:02 +0000Podra NetworkPodra Networkfeeds@spreaker.comThe world's first gods — the mythology of ancient Sumer, Babylon and the civilisations that invented religion.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/echoes-of-babylon-how-mesopotamian-myths-shaped-world-religions--71251942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251942Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the profound influence of ancient Mesopotamian mythology on world religions in this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods. Host Edmund Cross examines how religious concepts first developed in Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations shaped later faith...278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-judgment-law-codes-from-hammurabi-to-moses--71251888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251888Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the fascinating connections between ancient Mesopotamian law codes and biblical legal traditions in this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods. Discover how King Hammurabi's famous code, carved in stone around 1750...343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sin-shamash-and-the-celestial-court-gods-of-moon-and-sun--71251856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251856Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating world of Mesopotamian celestial deities in this episode focusing on Sin (Nanna), the moon god, and Shamash, the sun god. Discover how these powerful deities shaped ancient Mesopotamian culture, law, and daily life through their...330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-flood-from-utnapishtim-to-noah--71251822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251822Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating connections between the ancient Mesopotamian flood story of Utnapishtim and the biblical account of Noah in this compelling episode of The Mesopotamian Gods. Host Edmund Cross examines the Epic of Gilgamesh, composed around...355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ereshkigal-queen-of-the-mesopotamian-underworld--71251786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251786Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the haunting mythology of Ereshkigal, Queen of the Mesopotamian underworld, in this deep dive into ancient beliefs about death and the afterlife. Host Edmund Cross examines how this powerful goddess ruled the 'Land of No Return' and shaped...308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiamat-and-the-primordial-chaos-the-enuma-elish-creation-epic--71251752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251752Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the ancient Babylonian creation epic, the Enuma Elish, and its central figure Tiamat - the primordial goddess of chaos and saltwater. Discover how this 4,000-year-old myth shaped our understanding of creation, order versus chaos, and the...337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gilgamesh-the-hero-king-between-mortals-and-gods--71251706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251706Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the legendary figure of Gilgamesh, the ancient Mesopotamian hero-king who bridged the world between mortals and gods. This episode examines both the historical King of Uruk who likely ruled around 2700 BCE and the mythological figure...336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ishtar-love-war-and-the-queen-of-heaven--71251654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251654Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the fascinating dual nature of Ishtar, one of Mesopotamia's most powerful and complex deities. This episode delves into the rich mythology surrounding the Queen of Heaven, examining her roles as both goddess of...319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marduk-babylon-s-champion-and-king-of-the-gods--71251621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251621Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the remarkable rise of Marduk, Babylon's patron deity who became king of the Mesopotamian pantheon. This episode delves into the epic creation myth Enuma Elish, where young Marduk defeats the chaos monster Tiamat...273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enki-the-wise-god-of-waters-and-creation--71251597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251597Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores Enki, one of ancient Mesopotamia's most beloved and complex deities. Known as the god of water, wisdom, and creation, Enki played a crucial role in Sumerian and Akkadian mythology as humanity's divine protector...331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enlil-lord-of-wind-storm-and-earthly-power--71251562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251562Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores Enlil, one of Mesopotamia's most powerful and complex deities. Known as the Lord of Wind, Storm, and Earthly Power, Enlil commanded the atmosphere and earth's surface, making him crucial to ancient Mesopotamian...420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anu-father-of-heaven-and-the-divine-hierarchy--71251335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251335Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:04 +0000Podra NetworkIn this episode of The Mesopotamian Gods, host Edmund Cross explores Anu, the supreme sky god and father of heaven in ancient Mesopotamian religion. Discover how this enigmatic deity shaped the divine hierarchy that influenced thousands of years of...372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cradle-of-gods-introduction-to-mesopotamian-mythology--71251207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71251207Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:16:20 +0000Podra NetworkWelcome to The Mesopotamian Gods podcast! In this introductory episode, host Edmund Cross explores the foundational mythological traditions of ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. Discover the complex pantheon of Sumerian, Akkadian,...289falsefull