FISH WITH A GOLDEN HORN IS THE AVATATR OF MANU

In the beginning, one has to find a beginning, so let me start with an arbitrary one and start with the of beginning of 'our' civilization as we know it in our inner kingdom of light. The light that has been brought forward through the memory of the oral traditions, followed bt concretely by the written word starting from the clay cuniform tablets of Sumeria that are referring to the original main man Manu, who is supposed to have saved humanity from the original flood down in the sub continent. 

Close to the Persian Gulf near the mouth of the Euphrates River is a great place to start for the history of the city of Eridu appears to be one of the earliest settlement in the region, it was founded c. 5400 BC. Due to the accumulation of silt at the shoreline of the gulf over the millennia, the remains of Eridu are now some distance from the gulf. Excavation has shown that the city was founded on a virgin sand-dune site with no previous occupation. Piotr Steinkeller has hypothesised that the earliest divinity at Eridu was a Goddess, who later emerged as the Earth Goddess Ninhursag (Nin = Lady, Hur = Mountain, Sag = Sacred), with the later growth in Enki as a male divinity the result of a hieros gamos, with a male divinity or functionary of the temple. Nin-hursag "lady of the sacred mountain" is possibly a reference to the mountains of the Caucuses where the rivers Euphrates and Tigris issued from.

Wikipedia states that Eridu in (Sumerian: 𒉣𒆠, NUN.KI/eridugki; Akkadian: irîtu; 

Eridu has long been considered the earliest city in southern Mesopotamia. Located 12 km southwest of Ur, Eridu was the southernmost of a conglomeration of Sumerian cities that grew around temples, almost in sight of one another. These buildings were made of mud brick and built on top of one another.With the temples growing upward and the village growing outward, a larger city was built. 

In Sumerian mythology, Eridu was originally the home of Enki, later known by the Akkadians as Ea, who was considered to have founded the city. Enki original temple was called E-Abzu, as Enki was believed to live in or represent the Abzu, an aquifer from which all life was believed to stem from, life represented by the twin rivers of Mesopotamia which issued from the sacred mountains represented my Ninhursag, the Lady of the sacred mountain.  The finding of extensive deposits of fishbones associated with the earliest levels also shows a continuity of the Abzu cult associated later with Enki and Ea. 

Jacobsen describes that "Eridu was for all practical purposes abandoned after the Ubaid period", however it recovered by Early Dynastic II as there was a Massive Early Dynastic II palace (100 m in each direction) partially excavated there. Ruth Whitehouse called it "a Major Early Dynastic City".

Architecturally speaking the urban nucleus of Eridu was Enki's temple, called House of the Aquifer (Cuneiform: 𒂍𒍪 𒀊, E2.ZU.AB; Sumerian: e2-abzu; Akkadian: bītu apsû), which in later history was called House of the Waters (Cuneiform: 𒂍𒇉, E2.LAGAB×HAL; Sumerian: e2-engur; Akkadian: bītu engurru). The name refers to Enki's realm. His consort Ninhursag had a nearby temple at Ubaid.

During the Ur III period Ur-Nammu had a ziggurat built over the remains of previous temples.

As mentioned in the Aratta epics, aside from Enmerkar several later historical Sumerian kings are said in inscriptions worked on or renewed the e-abzu temple, including Elili of Ur.

Eridu, which by the way sounds a lot like the Armenian word 'Ardu' which translates to morning, was the original, home of the Sumerian Deity Enki the Akkadian Ea also sounded out and or written (ai. ia, hy, ) Enki was said to have issued from an aquifer from which all life was believed to  stem.
In Myth and Legend, in some, but not all, versions of the Sumerian King List, Eridu is the first of five cities where kingship was received before a flood came over the land. The Sumerian King List mentions two kings of Eridu: Alulim, who ruled for 28,800 years, and Alalngar, who ruled for 36,000 years. 

However my focus goes to Adapa, a man of Eridu, who is depicted as an early culture hero. He was considered to have brought civilization to the city as the sage of King Alulim. The stories of Inanna, the goddess of Uruk, describe how she had to go to Eridu in order to receive the gifts of civilization. At first Enki, the god of Eridu, it appears attempted to retrieve these sources of his power but later he willingly accepted that Uruk was the new centre of the land. This seems to be a mythical reference to the transfer of power northward.

Babylonian texts talk of the foundation of Eridu by the god Marduk as the first city, "the holy city, the dwelling of their [the other gods] delight".

In the court of Assyria, special physicians trained in the ancient lore of Eridu, far to the south, foretold the course of sickness from signs and portents on the patient's body and offered the appropriate incantations and magical resources as cures.

To find out more about our cultural hero Adapa, the man of Eridu who was considered to have brought civilization to the city as the sage of the then King Alulim where we know the Enki  was  the patron god, from where the influence of his cult spread throughout Mesopotamia and to the Canaanites, Hittites and Hurrians. 

We know that Enki was associated with the southern band of constellations called stars of Ea, but also with the constellation AŠ-IKU, the Field (Square of Pegasus). Beginning around the second millennium BCE, he was sometimes referred to in writing by the numeric ideogram for "40", occasionally referred to as his "sacred number". We also know that the planet Mercury, associated with Babylonian Nabu (the son of Marduk) was, in Sumerian times, identified with Enki. Now that is the messenger of the gods, the one the connects the above to the below.

The exact meaning of Enki's name is uncertain: the common translation is "Lord of the Earth". The Sumerian En is translated as a title equivalent to "lord" and was originally a title given to the High Priest and Ki means "earth", as in eart axis, Axis Mundi. The name Ea/Enki is allegedly Hurrian in origin while others claim that his name 'Ea' is possibly of Semitic origin and may be a derivation from the West-Semitic root *hyy meaning "life" in this case used for "spring", "running water". In Sumerian E-A means "the house of water", and it has been suggested that this was originally the name for the shrine to the god at Eridu.

Many myths about Enki have been collected from various sites, stretching from Southern Iraq to the Levantine coast. He is mentioned in the earliest extant cuneiform inscriptions throughout the region and was prominent from the third millennium down to the Hellenistic period.

Enki was the keeper of the divine powers called Me, the gifts of civilization. He is often shown with the horned crown of divinity.

On the Adda Seal, Enki is depicted with two streams of water flowing into each of his shoulders: one the Tigris, the other the Euphrates. Alongside him are two trees, symbolizing the male and female aspects of nature.

Enki a  patriarch is considered the master shaper of the world, god of wisdom and of all magic, he was characterized as the lord of the Abzu (Apsu in Akkadian), the freshwater sea or groundwater located within the earth. In the later Babylonian epic Enûma Eliš, Abzu, the "begetter of the gods", is inert and sleepy but finds his peace disturbed by the younger gods, so sets out to destroy them. His grandson Enki, chosen to represent the younger gods, puts a spell on Abzu "casting him into a deep sleep", thereby confining him deep underground. Enki subsequently sets up his home "in the depths of the Abzu." Enki thus takes on all of the functions of the Abzu, including his fertilising powers as lord of the waters and lord of semen.

Ammonoids are a group of extinct marine mollusc animals in the subclass Ammonoidea of the class Cephalopoda. These molluscs, commonly referred to as ammonites, are more closely related to living coleoids (i.e., octopuses, squid and cuttlefish) than they are to shelled nautiloids such as the living Nautilus species.

Manu (Sanskrit: मनु) is a term found with various meanings in Hinduism. In early texts, it refers to the archetypal man, or to the first man (progenitor of humanity). The Sanskrit term for 'human', मानव (IAST: mānava) means 'of Manu' or 'children of Manu'.

Manu Proper noun, in (Hinduism) a  title accorded to the progenitor of mankind, first king to rule this earth, who saves mankind from the universal flood. quotations ▼
(theosophy) The progenitor of the Aryan root race, who are said to have originated in Atlantis.

Mani or Maney (Persian: مانی) is a common proper name in the Middle East and South Asia. In Persian, Mani (مانی) means "eternity", "thinker", and "thoughtful". It is most common in Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
AVATAR FISH IN METAPHOR WATER 

Psychologically speaking, water is the most powerful symbol of the depths of the unconscious. Water also means knowledge and mysteries of the unknown. Ultimately, it is water that is strongly connected to the idea of life and birth. So what do fish symbolize in this context? Fish, as a water animal, is linked to steadfast movement and independence. Fish represents the unconscious of higher-self, feelings, and motives. It is also a metaphor for deeper awareness and the intelligence and thought process. So since water brings life, all the creatures living beneath its surface will symbolize fertility, birth, and rebirth. Fish is no different and its symbolism is deeply connected to the sacred feminine.

In Eastern Indian mythology, the fish symbolism is connected to creation and transformation. An old legend speaks of Vishnu turning himself into a fish to save the world from a flood.

To understand what does a fish symbolizes for the old Celtic people, we must consider the importance of all living creatures for these folks.
A common subject in Welsh and Celtic mythology, the animals, are linked to fertility and vitality. Fish, the salmon, in particular, is a symbol of wisdom.
Chosen as a symbol of prosperity and good luck. Also, associated with fertility and femininity, the fish’s meaning is motherhood. 

The fishes meaning for Christians is related to Jesus Christ, and thus ultimately, the fish symbolizes love.
The salmon symbolism is present in the entire Celtic mythology and is tied with esoteric knowledge and the power to foresee the future. 

Ancient Japanese legend of how this fish became a dragon.

As a spirit totem animal prompting us to connect to our spiritual side we find for example in the ancient Hindu religion with Manu a large or constantly growing species of fish, the bigger the fish in symbolism relates to the idea of growing and evolving. A spirit guide meant to instructs humanity to aim towards bigger and better goals. Life is a constant sequence of changes, and if an individual or group decide that peace and harmony are their goals, the fish animal has the power to remind of the the necessary steps that must be taken to fulfill those wishes. The fish as a spirit animal can lead the psyche towards balance and harmony in life.

One of the essential Celtic sacred creatures is the rainbow salmon, one of the Celtic zodiac signs and the symbol animal for the Hazel Tree sign. According to the ancient Celtic legends, the salmon gained its wisdom by eating hazelnuts, another symbol of insight.
Depicted on Egyptian bas-reliefs since ancient times, the tilapia symbolizes a sunrise due to its beautiful colors. Tilapia was also associated with fertility and protection as the females are hiding the babies in their mouths when sensing danger.On the other hand, the Nile perch was associated with the night due to its dark colors. This fierce predator eats even its own race; therefore, it was seen as a symbol of darkness and destruction. Both fish follow the boat of the sun since one represents the day and the other the night. Another vital appearance in Egyptian mythology is the fisherman symbol. A man capable of catching both fish can also master day and night; ultimately, his destiny.

The fish is a significant symbol for the Christians since it symbolizes Jesus Christ. The fish sign is a very old one, known as ichthys, an indication of the fish or Jesus fish.

The Christians adopted it as a secret symbol; ichthys means Iesous Christos Theou Yeos Soter (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour).

Because the sign of the fish is older than Christianity and was used by Greeks and Romans as well, the early Jesus’ followers believed it would not raise suspicions. So the ichthus fish marked the Christian gathering places and tombs.

MANUS' HOLY FISH WITH A GOLDEN HORN THAT CONNECTED IT TO HEAVEN
Horns of the Fish represent salvation and immortality spiritually. The horn is extremely durable.

"Again the fish cried out, "Save me, save me." Manu decided he must take the fish to the great holy River Ganges. He searched for a way to move the fish. He trudged over mountains and across valleys. At last he discovered a network of streams that ran through the mountains to the Ganges.

Manu wove a rope of creepers. This he tied carefully to the fish's golden horn, and he began to lead the fish gently through the waterways, down gullies and streams. Manu was exhausted by the time they reached the river.

Manu untied the rope, and the fish streaked into the river. Then suddenly the fish turned around and swam back to Manu. "Stay with me, Manu," it called, and so Manu, who had grown to love the fish with all his heart, walked along the river's bank. Together Manu and the fish passed through the land. People stared in amazement at the sight of this hermit with his tangled beard and ragged clothes and dirty feet following a giant fish with a golden horn. They watched and laughed, for they had never seen a sight so strange.

At last Manu and the fish came to the place where the river emptied into the sea.

"Here is the ocean," Manu said to his friend. "Surely there will be room for you here, but now I must leave you. I can follow you no longer."

The fish swam into the foaming waters, and as it did, the waves rose up, and the fish grew still bigger and bigger until it seemed to fill the whole world. The golden horn also grew until it reached the heavens. Now Manu heard a voice that seemed to come from everywhere. "For days and nights you have given up everything to serve me," the fish said. "Do you not know who I am?"

"The god Vishnu," Manu whispered, and the fish said: "I am indeed Vishnu. Now listen to me. Soon the world and all its wickedness will be destroyed. Our present age is at its end. This is how it has been destined. Lord Shiva will destroy with fire and then with flood. The wicked will burn to ashes and drown.

"But you, Manu, must protect the seeds of all things that live. Once you were a wise and powerful king. Now you will use your wisdom to build a big, strong ship. You will take two of every living creature and the seeds of every tree and flower that grace the Earth, and when the waters rise, I will guide your ship to safety. And a new age will dawn."

Matsya (Sanskrit: मत्स्य, lit. fish) is the fish avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Often described as the first of Vishnu's ten primary avatars, Matsya is described to have rescued the first man Manu from a great deluge. Matsya may be depicted as a giant fish, often golden in color, or anthropomorphically with the torso of Vishnu connected to the rear half of a fish.

Mīna, or Meena, is a month in the Indian solar calendar. It corresponds to the zodiacal sign of Pisces. In Vedic texts, the Mina month is called Tapasya, but in these ancient texts it has no zodiacal associations. The solar month of Mina overlaps with its lunar month Chaitra, in Hindu lunisolar calendars. In Vedic texts, the Mina month is called Tapasya but in these ancient texts it has no zodiacal associations. The solar month of Mina overlaps with its lunar month Chaitra, in Hindu lunisolar calendars.