Bahamut | Middle East

Colossal fish that is one of seven layers supporting the Earth.

• Bahamut is sometimes considered a nickname. Balhut is the earliest name for the fish. Bahamut came along and is actually translated from the word, “behemoth.” (And other references but crazy!)
• You can’t see Bahamut but he keeps us out of the black abyss, while swimming around in the underworld.
• The general consensus on what Bahamut looks like revolves around a huge animal. Some stories give him different appearances but the more notable figure is the water-dwelling animal.
• Can a fish even have powers? With his size, you think that would be it. Lo and behold, in other mythological tales, Bahamut has the ability to drive someone mad if seen (which is most unlikely, but whatever.) Another version of Bahamut can control all wild predators on Earth with a simple roar, during the summer solstice. This power keeps the animals tamed until the next year.
• Weakness isn’t a word Bahamut knows…but obedience is. If he doesn’t obey his Creator…he could get killed!