[[Ki-Urash]] | [[Uras]] | [[Urash]] | [[Sumerians]] | [[Annunaki]] | [[Babylon (1894 BCE-1000 AD)]] | [[Akkad]] | [[Gaea]] | [[Ashur]] | [[Earth]] | [[Abzu, God of Fresh Water]] | [[Namma, Goddess of Primordial Salt Waters]] | [[Enlil, God of Air]] | [[An, God of Sky]] | [[Gestu, God of Wisdom]] #### Symbolism: Cuneiform Sign (𒆠): Represented earth, hearth, and foundational aspects of civilization. Heaven-Earth Separation: Symbolized the creation of order and distinct realms. Primordial Earth (Ki-Urash): Emphasized her ancient role as a central cosmic entity. #### Celestial Associations: Earth-Heaven Duality: Represented earth in contrast to An, who symbolized the heavens. #### Worship Places: #### Rituals & Divinations: #### Festivals: #### Biblical References: [Genesis 1:1](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis%201%3A1&version=NIV): “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [Genesis 2:7](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis%202%3A7&version=NIV): Humanity was formed from dust, emphasizing the earth’s nurturing role. The cuneiform symbol for Ki is the sign for "Earth"