This would even apply Hammurabi himself as he emphasizes his relationship with the gods in efforts to defend his place as king of kings and “rule over men (2).” The distinction between man, woman, and their respective statures within society, and lastly slaves further highlights the social stratification embedded within the code. While it considers men as a plethora of different rankings it nearly exclusively portrays women as properties defined by the relationships they have with men.
In conclusion, the patterns noted in The Code of Hammurabi reflect that, like other ancient polytheistic empires, the gods played an active and prominent role in the daily governance of every individual in Babylonian