1. Ancient Religions: A Comparison
They would give daily offerings of food and drink with sacrifices during special monthly and annual feasts. ... The director of the temple cults was the Sheshgallu; all the sacrifices were performed by the Shangu-priests. ... These gifts varied from frankincense or a cake to large sacrifices of animals. ... These two had an uncaring attitude toward the human beings, it was Enki, god of sweet waters, magic and wisdom, that was humanity's friend. ... Each of these gods was anthropomorphic, meaning they have human characteristics, both the good and the bad. ...
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