Apsu, the god of fresh water, and Tiamat, the goddess of salt water, bore a son named Lahmu and a daughter named Lahamu. These siblings bore Anshar and Kishar. Anshar was the sky god. Kishar was the earth goddess. With each successive generation, Apsu and Tiamat’s offspring became more wild and unruly, yet more powerful and perfect.
—"Enuma Elish,"
Early Babylonian myth
What are clues that this passage comes from the beginning of the myth? Check all that apply.
It introduces characters.
It shows how characters overcome obstacles.
It tells of the start of a conflict.
It resolves a conflict.
It describes the setting.
- It introduces characters.
- It tells of the start of a conflict.