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Sumerian Religion

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The first written faith - gods of sky, earth, and water.

Founded: c. 4000 BCE Origin: Mesopotamia ⚱️ Historical (no longer practiced)

"Beneath the ziggurat's shadow, the first prayers were written, words that would outlive empires."

Overview

Sumerian Religion is the earliest documented religious system, flourishing in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) from approximately 4000 BCE. It profoundly influenced later Mesopotamian, and indirectly, Abrahamic religions.

The pantheon included Anu (sky god), Enlil (lord of air/earth), Enki (god of water and wisdom), and Inanna (goddess of love and war). Ziggurats served as temples connecting heaven and earth. The Epic of Gilgamesh, containing the earliest flood narrative, emerged from this tradition.

Sumerians believed gods created humans to serve them, that divine law governed society, and that the afterlife (Kur) was a shadowy realm for all. Their invention of writing preserved myths that echo through time.

Wisdom & Perspectives

Explore Sumerian Religion's approach to key life themes

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