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Babylonian Religion



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Babylonians had a simple and successful government. They had laws and punishments, and there was only one ruler. These laws were harsher than ours and the basic units of society, family and tribe, were more important. The government also had responsibility for widows and orphans. It also had marriage markets and adoption policies.

Amma-an-ki

Dogon considers Amma Anki the creator of Earth's life. According to mythology, Amma's first encounter with the Earth didn't produce twins. She attributed this to her inability to maintain order in the universe. Therefore, the jackal was often associated with chaos and difficulty. However, a second intercourse with the Earth resulted in the conception of primordial divine twins.


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Merodach

According to myth, Merodach created seven wind systems, including a fourfold wind and thunderstone. He also trained four venomous steeds and wore a robe of terror.

Sin

Sabaism is a religion that worships and venerated the moon. It was the beginning of Babylonians' religion. Sabaism passed from one point to another to the Semites West of the Euphrates. It was also propagated to the Canaanites. The moon-god was worshipped in this ancient society as well as the sun-god Eridu. They formed an astral Triad of Deities, each with their own role within the pantheon.


Hammurabi

Hammurabi, the sixth king of Amorite's first dynasty, was his name. He created religious practices, including offering offerings to gods and priests, as well cleaning and purifying the temple. Priests were also offered gifts. Extensive procesions were also used to celebrate festivals, such as the New Year Festival, that were dedicated to Marduk.

Man-iA!tusu

Babylonians were a civilization that worshipped a wide variety of gods. IA!um, a legendary sacrificer, is one of the most prominent. His worship was widespread. His nameake is also an agricultural god.


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Assyrian gods

Babylonian religion had the Assyrian gods as well. As with the Assyrians. The Babylonians believed that there was an afterlife. According to their beliefs, the dead travel to Apsu to find rest in a dark cave beneath the ground. Here are all the deceased. It is an inactive location, except for the occasional favored person who is put on a pleasant Island.



 



Babylonian Religion