A third-generation god and the son of Ea/Anu. He serves as the champion of the Babylonian pantheon against the forces of chaos. A brilliant strategist, he uses the anger of his enemies to his advantage. He sets conditions for his participation in the divine war, demanding unalterable authority to organize creation.

A mother goddess who embodies chaos and disorder. She is often portrayed as a dragon or a river and is entirely opposed to the imposition of order. Her unrelenting rage drives her to spawn a demonic horde to challenge the other gods.

A second-generation god possessing the gift of discovering all truth. He acts as the original hero of the creation myth who confronts the first threat to the pantheon. As an omniscient figure, he provides essential wisdom but lacks the martial power to overcome the ultimate threat of chaos.

The senior god of the Babylonian pantheon and father of the subsequent generations of deities. Despite his status as the original creator of the gods, he lacks the power to control his offspring when they become rebellious. He relies on diplomacy and assembly to organize the pantheon's defense.

A 20th-century British scholar, assistant curator of the British Museum, and translator of the Creation Series. He acts as the academic investigator of the text, painstakingly compiling and translating ancient clay tablets to reveal the original Babylonian myth.

An ancient, second-generation god who resides in the primordial depths. He values the original darkness and chaos of existence, making him fiercely opposed to the light and order brought by the newer deities. His complaints spark the first major conflict in the pantheon.

A second-generation beta god who constantly encourages Tiamat's violent impulses. He operates in the background, flattering his superior to gain power and status. He is entrusted with the mystical Tablets of Destiny as the conflict escalates.

A minor deity serving as the official messenger for Anshar. Gaga travels through the void to impart warnings about Tiamat's army and summons the entire pantheon for a critical assembly. This character is noted for perfect and faithful service.

A faithful servant to Apsu who supports his master's decision to destroy the gods of light and order. He accompanies Apsu to confront the other deities.

A British researcher who makes the foundational attempt to translate the Enuma Elish in 1875. He pieces together the Babylonian creation story from a limited number of fragmented cuneiforms, paving the way for later scholars.

An ancient Greek scholar and priest of Marduk who records the Babylonian myths centuries after the tablets are created. His surviving accounts provide modern scholars with crucial clues for reconstructing missing portions of the text.

A goddess who collaborates with Marduk in an alternative version of the creation myth. Together, they create humanity after the establishment of paradise for the gods.