马尔杜克(Merodach),是晚生代神祇的阿卡德语名,源自古美索不达米亚,是巴比伦的守护神(英语:Tutelary deity)、主神和巴比伦尼亚的国神。最开始是作为雷暴之神,传说中他制服了造成原始混乱局面的怪物迪亚马特之后成为众神之首。马尔杜克的占星是木星;他的圣畜是马、狗以及舌分两叉的一只怒蛇(龙),巴比伦城墙就饰以此怒蛇之像。
为了帮助马尔杜克,美索不达米亚人举行了新年的节日。
To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year.
美索不达米亚人信奉神,并把马尔杜克作为他们的主神。
The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk.
按惯例国王年底牺牲后,将返回战场与马尔杜克并肩作战。
The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.
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