The resulting noise made by these younger gods caused great annoyance to Apsu and Tiamat. According to the myth, two primeval forces, Apsu, representing fresh water, and Tiamat, representing sea water, existed at the beginning of time. This story is recorded in the Epic of Creation, known also as the Enûma Eliš, which are the opening words of the epic. The ancient Mesopotamians believed that a cosmic battle of epic proportions took place at the dawn of creation. On the other hand, there are also battles set in the future, events that have not come to pass, but which may materialize at some point in time. For some cultures, the cosmic battle began at the beginning of time, and is responsible for the order of things as they are in the present.
In these battles, the lines are often drawn clearly, with the forces of good on one side and the forces of evil on the other. Stories of epic cosmic battles can be found in many world cultures.
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