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| Ancient Oannes rises again to face the world. | ||
| From mystical Babylonian and the Sumerian culture of the Mesopotamian Valley, over 5,000 years ago, comes an ancient God Oannes (Sumero-Babylonian god Ea). Many assume this character is merely a myth or legend of the Sumerians, other believe he visited Earth from an extraterrestrial source while even others believe he originated in the mythical Atlantis; the last know survivor. Legend says, he came from the Erythraean sea to teach mankind the basic arts of civilization: agriculture, metallurgy, architecture, navigation, mathematics and medicine. Once he had accomplished his task he returned to the sea. |  |
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Oannes was called 'Lord of the Waves' and has been depicted as an amphibious creature with the torso and head of a man, with his bottom half resembling that of a dolphin. Early images of Oannes show him as a man wrapped in a fish cloak. A civilizing force for the good, and light and life to his people, Oannes represented the positive values connected with the sea.
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| Some texts suggest he dwells in a fresh water abyss while others imply the oceans of the world are his domain. He has been accredited for giving civilization to man. |  |
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Oannes' likeness as fish tailed God appears in Babylonian cylinder seals, in Persian coins, in Etruscan amphoras, in Phoenician coins, on Greco-Phoenician scarabs, and in the reliefs of the Palace of Sargon. |
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| Founded by Kelvin Landolt, Oannes Swims brings together professional qualified swimming coaches and swimmers for spectacular training events. We can only hope to bring justice to such a proud ancient name offering knowledge and life changing experiences to those we work with. Join us for a training experience. |
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416.598.2918 x 202 / Outside Ontario 1.877.598.2918 x 202 / Fax 416.598.1611 / info@oannesswims.com