“The basic operating premise for the ancient Mesopotamians throughout all periods of their history is that humans were created and placed on earth so the gods did not have to work.” — Tammi J. Schneider Copy Share Image
“The basic operating premise for the ancient Mesopotamians throughout all periods of their history is that humans were created and placed on earth so… — Tammi J. Schneider Copy Share Image
“the concept of the city is significant in this period because the cities were considered to have developed for the gods.” — Tammi J. Schneider Copy Share Image
“Each deity controlled different elements of the world order, so no one god had full control, and which deity was in charge fluctuated over… — Tammi J. Schneider Copy Share Image
“Marduk decides to create mankind from Qingu, who they claim had started the war with Tiamat (6:25), so that "the work of the gods… — Tammi J. Schneider Copy Share Image
![“Marduk decides to create mankind from Qingu, who they claim had started the war with Tiamat (6:25), so that "the work of the gods shall be imposed (on them) and they [the gods] shall be at leisure" (6:5-8).38” quote by Tammi J. Schneider](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f6f/tammi-j-schneider-69055_war_marduk-decides-to-create-mankind-from-qi_2850410.jpg)