Unraveling the Leviathan Myth: From Ancient Symbolism to Modern Political Manipulation
David Boles: Human Meme
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The Leviathan, as mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Job, Psalms, and Isaiah, is often interpreted as a symbol of chaos, representing the untamed and dangerous aspects of the natural world that stand in opposition to the order and civilization that Yahweh, the God of Israel, strives to establish. This cosmic battle between the deity and the sea monster draws from a rich storytelling of Near Eastern mythology, where such confrontations between gods and chaotic sea creatures were a common motif.