Babylonian Mythology: Gods and Goddesses: Marduk

Marduk was originally a minor deity, but later became a powerful ruler. He was considered a creator god. After defeating Tiamat in single combat, he created the heavens and the Earth, organized the year into months, and arranged the planets and stars. He created the Tigris and Euphrates rivers from her eyes and made mountains from her udders. He smashed the weapons of Tiamat's army and put images of them at the gates to the underworld. He set up his temple at Esharra and his seat in Babylon.
Depicted: He was considered a "double god" in that he had 4 ears and 4 eyes so that he could see and hear everything. He also breathes fire.
Father: Ea
Mother: Damkin
Other Names: Asarluhi, The Son, The Majesty of the Gods, Marukka, Mershakushu, Lugal-dimmer-ankia, Bel, Nari-lugal-dimmer-ankia, Asarluhi, Namtila, Namru, Asare, Asar-alim, Asar-alim-nuna, Tutu, Zi-ukkina, Ziku, Agaku, Shazu, Zisi, Suhrim, Suhgurim, Zahrim, Zahgurim, Enbilulu, Epadun, Gugal, Hegal, Sirsir, Malah, Gil, Gilima, Agilima, Zulum, Mummu, Zulum-ummu, Gizh- numun-ab, Lugal-ab-dubur, Pagal-guena, Lugal-Durmah, Aranuna, \ Dumu-duku, Lugal-duku, Lugal-shuanna, Iruga, Irqingu, Kinma, E-sizkur, Addu, Asharu, Neberu, Enkukur.