Between the Rivers: Deities

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Between the Rivers: Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia
This group is dedicated to discussing the religious beliefs of the ancient peoples who lived in Mesopotamia and Persia.

Between the Rivers: Deities
Created by: * Diantha Livius, 2007-11-15 09:43:46

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Babylonian (7 posts)

Historical Thread

Although the Babylonian "Pantheon" is similar to others found in Mesopotamia, they do have their differences. They also have added new gods to their list. Under this topic, we will look at the differences and discuss the new deities.

A few thoughts... (* Dingirmansum Nebuchadnezzar, Nov 15, 2007 - 09:43 )

On Ishtar and Prostitution (* Diantha Livius, Nov 15, 2003 - 01:10 )

Oh Beautiful Ishtar.... (* Arianna Isetnofret, Nov 13, 2003 - 02:02 )

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Sumerian (38 posts)

Historical Thread

Like those of later peoples, the deities of Sumeria were like man. They shared the same loves, hates, passions and even some laws that mankind had for themselves. Under this topic, we will explore the different deities and their quirks that made them unique to the Sumerians.

Gods of Sumer (an Introduction) (* Polymnia Cleomenes, Jan 29, 2007 - 14:31 )

THE SUN GOD IN HIS DRAGON BOAT (* Sin Assurbanipal, Jul 30, 2006 - 22:23 )

FOUR GODS GREET THE RISING SUN GOD (* Sin Assurbanipal, Jul 1, 2006 - 19:34 )

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Persian (- posts)

Historical Thread

The Persian deities are mostly different in name from those of Mesopotamia, but there are striking similarities. Under this topic we will explore the gods and goddesses of Ancient Persia. All - posts...

Akkadian (- posts)

Historical Thread

The Akkadian deities were similar to those found in Mesopotamia. There are differences, however, and we will explore the differences on this topic. All - posts...

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