What are clues that this passage comes from the
beginning of the myth? Check all that apply.
Apsu, the god of fresh water, and Tiamat, the goddess of
salt water, bore a son named Lahmu and a daughter
named Lahamu. These siblings bore Anshar and Kishar.
Anshar was the sky god. Kishar was the earth goddess.
With each successive generation, Apsu and Tiamat's
offspring became more wild and unruly, yet more
powerful and perfect.
-"Enuma Elish,"
Early Babylonian myth
It introduces characters.
It shows how characters overcome obstacles.
It tells of the start of a conflict.
It resolves a conflict.
It describes the setting.