The Sumerian creation myth presents symbolic layers and interpretations that go beyond the literal narrative, involving concepts of energy, consciousness, and cosmic order.

Exploring the World's Creation Myths Liane Hansen speaks with David Leeming, author of the just-published Oxford Companion to World Mythology. ... The Sumerian myth is essentially female-centered.

The third important feature of the Sumerian creation myth is a vision of mountains of a life-giving, ever-present force that provides both spiritual and material sustenance.

These are to be found in Mesopotamian and Sumerian creation myths. So there are accounts dating back to 18th century BCE — Atra-Hasis clay tablets include both a creation myth and one of three ...