As the Mesopotamian civilization developed, so did their culture. They developed a variety of festivals, ceremonies, and traditions. Many of the rituals and ceremonies were based around certain rites of passage, such as birth and marriage. Also, they had burial customs which varied. The people of Mesopotamia believed that their world was controlled by gods and goddesses, demons and monsters.
There were hundreds of gods who were responsible for everything in the world, from rivers and trees to making bread and pottery. Each city was protected by its own special god or goddess and their family. Large temples were built in the centre of the city for these gods to live in. Priests looked after the gods with special rituals There were also smaller temples throughout the city where ordinary people could make offerings.
There were hundreds of gods who were responsible for everything in the world, from rivers and trees to making bread and pottery. Each city was protected by its own special god or goddess and their family. Large temples were built in the centre of the city for these gods to live in. Priests looked after the gods with special rituals There were also smaller temples throughout the city where ordinary people could make offerings.