A Comparison Of Gods And Their Beliefs Of Babylonians

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The Babylonians had the same beliefs as any other civilization and they believed in gods that control all of the bad and good stuff that happened to them some examples are: Anu- god of highest heaven, Ishtar-goddess of love, Ea-god of wisdom, Enurta-god of war, and Shamash-god of sun and of justice. That was some of the most important gods and goddesses
Sacrifices, which were offered daily, was made up of animals and vegetable foods, libations of water, wine, and beer, and the burning of incense. Several annual and monthly festivals were held, including a feast to celebrate the new moon. The most important festival of all was the celebration of the new year at the spring equinox; it was known as the Akitu festival because some of its more

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