Mesopotamian Mythology that Shaped Civilization

Mesopotamian Mythology is the world’s oldest recorded mythological tradition, originating in ancient Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria. It features powerful gods like Anu, Enlil, Enki, and Ishtar, and epic tales such as the Enuma Elish and Epic of Gilgamesh. These myths shaped early ideas of creation, kingship, morality, and the afterlife. From ziggurats and sacred temples to rituals, omens, and divine law, mythology guided everyday life and state power. Today, Mesopotamian myths remain vital to understanding the origins of religion, literature, and civilization. Explore humanity’s first gods and the myths that shaped ancient history and belief.

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