Arbela, temple of Ishtar, [202]-3, [205], [651];
meaning of name, [203];
theological center, [342], [651].
Archaeological religious monuments, [14].
Architecture, reed and clay materials for building, [495]-6;
see [Temple].
Ardi-Ea, ferryman of Parnapishtim, [491];
takes Gilgamesh to the fountain of life, [509].
Ark, see [Ship].
Ark of the covenant compared with the Babylonian ship for the gods, [655].
Armenia, legend of Rustem parallel to Etana legend, [520] ff.;
exports precious stones, [627].
Arts, patron gods, [177]-8.
Aruru, goddess, creates mankind, together with Marduk, [448], [474];
creates Eabani, [448], [474];
= Ishtar, [448]-9;
creates Gilgamesh, [473]-4.
Ashera compared with tree worship in Babylonia, [689].