In the beginning, there was nothing but the primordial ocean.
She was Tiamat, the Dragon Mother, and from Her womb the deities of ancient Mesopotamia were born.
As Her story goes, conflict arose among the gods and in their strife, Apsu, the beloved of Tiamat was slain.
Overcome with grief and fury, the Great Dragon Tiamat raged for the loss of her consort. The battle continued until Marduk, god of war and storms, rose against her. In a final clash, Marduk struck down the Ancient Mother, splitting her body in two. From Her, the heavens and earth were formed, and Her tears gave life to the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers.
Between these rivers, the cradle of civilization—Ancient Mesopotamia—flourished.
Now, we call you back to the ancient Land of Tiamat.
Beyond the wounds of separation the First Mother, the Dragon Mother,
waits for us to remember the essence of the First Earth, rooted in Oneness.