In several contexts the Apkallu are seven demigods, sometimes described as part man and part fish or bird, associated with human wisdom; these creatures are often referred to in scholarly literature as the Seven Sages. Sometimes the sages are associated with a specific primeval king.

2019年3月27日 · The seven Apkallu were Antediluvian demigods and sages created by the God Enki. They emerged from the water Abzu, the Ocean of Wisdom, known as the primeval sea below the void space of the underworld (Kur) and the earth (Ma) above.

2022年1月11日 · The Apkallu, legendary sages from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, are often depicted as fish-like beings sent by the gods, notably Enki, to impart wisdom and civilization to humanity. These divine emissaries played a crucial role as advisors to early Sumerian kings and were revered for their knowledge, which spanned ag...

阿普卡魯 （Apkallu）或稱 阿布葛 （蘇美語： Abgal）是 美索不達米亞 神話的七位智者和仙人，授予人類智慧， 阿達帕 是其中之一。 在部分文獻中，他們被描述為半神，呈現上半身是人、下半身是魚的 半魚人 之姿。

2016年2月20日 · In Babylonian myths and legends, they are referred to as Apkallu. These beings are described as demi-gods created by the god Enki. Their duty was to establish a culture and give civilization to mankind. They served as priests of Enki and as advisors or sages to the earliest kings of Sumer before the flood.

Apkallū: the mythological seven "wise men" who were the teachers of humankind. In ancient Mesopotamian myth, it was believed that the gods created humankind to cultivate the soil and make sure that the gods - by means of sacrifice - would receive their meals.

2024年11月21日 · As both sages and creatures of wisdom, the Apkallu were tasked with guiding civilization, imparting essential knowledge, and serving as protectors against chaos and ignorance. Their dual identity as both divine and human-like figures makes them a fascinating subject of study in ancient mythological contexts. II. Origins of the Apkallu.

2015年6月19日 · In Neo-Assyrian art these bird-headed “genies,” as they are often described, are now known to be apkallu, mixed-feature creatures created by the god Ea. They traditionally served as advisors to kings.

apkallu – fish, bird and human – performed purifying and exorcising functions. Apkallu figurines were buried at strategic points in the house as protective spirits and as magical defense of Neo-Assyrian palaces in reliefs along the walls

Mythical Attributes: Apkallu are often depicted as half-human, half-fish or bird beings, imbued with wisdom and magical powers. Role in Mythos: Apkallu serve as advisors and teachers to kings, bringing wisdom and advanced skills from the gods to assist in the running of earthly affairs.