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Babylonian Religion



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The Babylonians had a successful, simple government. They had laws and punishments, and there was only one ruler. The laws were stricter than ours. Family and tribe were the basic units that made up society. The government was also responsible to widows and orphans. It had adoption policies and marriage markets.

Amma-an-ki

Dogon identifies Amma as the creator Earth's life. According to the mythology the first Amma-anki intercourse with the Earth did no produce twins. It was attributed to Amma for breaking the universe's order. 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 was also known to have trained four venomous steeds, as well as wore a robe containing terror.

Sin

Sabaism was the first religion of the Babylonians. This is a religion which worships the moon. Sabaism was transmitted to the Semites west of the Euphrates at different points in time. It was also spread to the Canaanites. The moon-god was worshipped in this ancient society as well as the sun-god Eridu. They formed an astral trinity of deities that each played a different role in the pantheon.


Hammurabi

Hammurabi was the sixth Amorite king. He developed religious practices that included making offerings to the gods and priests, and cleaning and purifying the temple. Priests were also offered gifts. Furthermore, elaborate procesions marked festivals that were dedicated God Marduk's, including the New Year Festival.

Man-iA!tusu

Babylonians were a culture that worshipped a variety of gods. IA!um, a legendary sacrificer, is one of the most prominent. His worship was widespread. His namesake, a god of agriculture, is also a god.


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Assyrian gods

The Assyrian gods were also central to the religion of the Babylonians. As with the Assyrians they believed in an afterlife. According to their belief, the dead are taken to Apsu, a dark cavern under the earth. Here are all the deceased. The island is inactive, with the exception of a few favoured people who are placed there.



 



Babylonian Religion