Sumerian religion was the religion practiced by the people of Sumer, the first literate civilization found in recorded history and based in ancient Mesopotamia, and what is modern day Iraq. The Sumerians widely regarded their divinities as responsible for all matters pertaining to the natural and social orders of their society.

2022年4月22日 · From Nammu and An to Nanna and Utu, the Sumerians, who lived in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4,000 to 2,000 BCE, had a rich pantheon of gods and goddesses that played important roles in their religious beliefs and daily life. With more than 3,000 Sumerian gods and goddesses, the pantheon is immense.

Eridu Genesis, also called the Sumerian Creation Myth, Sumerian Flood Story and the Sumerian Deluge Myth, [1] [2] offers a description of the story surrounding how humanity was created by the gods, how the office of kingship entered human civilization, the circumstances leading to the origins of the first cities, and the global flood.

2024年12月13日 · Mesopotamian mythology, the myths, epics, hymns, lamentations, penitential psalms, incantations, wisdom literature, and handbooks dealing with rituals and omens of ancient Mesopotamia. A brief treatment of Mesopotamian mythology follows. For full treatment, see Mesopotamian religion.

2021年3月27日 · The sources : the Sumerian literary tablets -- The scope and significance of Sumerian mythology -- Myths of Origins. The creation of the universe -- The organization of the universe.

In Sumerian mythology, a me (𒈨; Sumerian: me; Akkadian: paršu) is one of the decrees of the divine that is foundational to Sumerian religious and social institutions, technologies, behaviors, mores, and human conditions that made Mesopotamian civilization possible.

Eridu Genesis, in Mesopotamian religious literature, ancient Sumerian epic primarily concerned with the creation of the world, the building of cities, and the flood. According to the epic, after the universe was created out of the primeval sea and the gods were born, the deities fashioned man from

2024年10月8日 · Located in what is now southern Iraq, Sumer is recognized for its profound contributions to culture, writing, and urbanization. The Sumerians developed one of the first writing systems, cuneiform, which allowed them to record their …

Delve into the fascinating world of Sumerian mythology, exploring ancient deities, epic tales, and cultural insights on Mythlok's dedicated page.

Sumerian mythology is distinguished by its pantheon of gods who embodied elements of the natural world and society, reflecting the Sumerians’ deep connection with their environment and the complexities of their societal structure.