Ancient Mesopotamian religion and beliefs

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Laura Loria
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Ancient Mesopotamian religion and beliefs

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The religion of ancient Mesopotamia was rich and varied. Readers will learn about the colorful major gods, as well as several lesser gods. They will also get insight into the structure and rituals of the religion, such as the roles of the priests and kings and their relationships to the gods. This instructive book also explains how astronomy and the constellations figured into their worship. Readers will be captivated by explanations about the healing aspect of ancient Mesopotamian religion and gain a deeper understanding of how these fascinating people viewed the afterlife. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites.

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Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Language
English
Pages
48

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Ancient Mesopotamian religion and beliefs
2016, Rosen Publishing
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Cover of: Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Beliefs
Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Beliefs
2016, Rosen Publishing Group
in English
Cover of: Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Beliefs
Ancient Mesopotamian Religion and Beliefs
Aug 15, 2016, Rosen Young Adult
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Table of Contents

Gods and goddesses
An, god of the universe
Enlil, ruler of the earth
Enki, god of waters
Marduk, god of Babylon
Lesser gods and goddesses
Temples
Priests
Rituals
Kings and gods
Sacred words
Epic of Gilgamesh
Omens and astrology
Healing
Burial.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

789Y Childrens Plus, Inc.

1030 Lexile.

Z Fountas and Pinnell.

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New York, NY
Series
Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations

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Dewey Decimal Class
299.21
Library of Congress
BL1620.L67 2016

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Pagination
48 p.
Number of pages
48

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26943240M
ISBN 10
1477789154
ISBN 13
9781477789155

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