Quote Originally Posted by Demonhero View Post
On the contrary, you are both wrong.

Honestly, why do people think that every critter that appears in a video game has to have been created by that game?

The oldest reference to Tiamat is mythological, referring to her as "The Brood-Mother" within some of those. In some references, she's a demon, in others, simply a twisted creature. But in almost all, she is a fearsome winged creature that (in some) has a brood of smaller, less powerful creatures which assist her.

Hence the name "Brood Mother". The name also appeared in StarCraft, while I'm on the topic, in reference to one of the Zerg Broods, the Tiamat Brood. Tiamat also appeared in Darksiders, as a demon, and was even then "The Brood Mother".

So, its ancient, and therefore, it is up for free grabs. I could write a story right now and wouldn't have to pay anyone a dime.

As a matter of fact, the original is Babylonian I believe, but I may be wrong.
No No No Tiamat is Sumerian man and was also known as Kronos or the second sun...