Babylon and the New Year's Festival
April 26, 2018
30 min
Season 1 - Episode 23: Babylon and the New Year's Festival
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
Hear the glory of the Babylonian creation story involving Marduk and the evil goddess Tiamat. Through ancient records, relive the 12-day Akitu religious festival that involved priests, singers, artisans, musicians, and the king. You'll also explore the ritual humiliation of the king at the heart of the festival.
Episode Information
TV Show
Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
23
Air Date
April 26, 2018
Runtime
30 minutes