Oannes the Fish-Man: Ancient Mesopotamian Wisdom Deity #2252407 (License: Personal Use)

This line drawing illustrates Oannes (Uanna), a primordial Apkallu from Babylonian mythology, described by Berossus as emerging from the sea to teach humans arts, letters, law, and architecture. He wears a distinctive horned tiara signifying divinity and a fish-skin cloak or tail, embodying the fusion of aquatic mystery and human intellect. His raised hand suggests blessing, instruction, or revelation.

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