Sacred signs and symbols
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This image depicts the symbol of the Star of Shamash, a significant God in Ancient Mesopotamia. He is the sun Gods, and as the symbol shows, rays of light are coming from the symbol. It isn't the sun God himself but but a symbol of his role as a God
Sculptures were a popular way of representing a God or numerous Gods. Each god would have their specific statue which would compliment their physical features and show exactly what they were a god of.
Sacred Time
In Ancient Mesopotamian religion, sacred rituals would occur in the morning as the sun would rise. Any festivals would occur once a month according to their lunar calendar. A crescent moon would mark the beginning of a new month, therefore nightfall would be the beginning of the day for Mesopotamian people.
A month is then further divided according to lunar phases; New moon (day 1), first quarter moon (on day 6-7) and then a full moon (14-16).
These three days mark monthly festivals. Although worship was done publicly with others at certain times, people wishing to have a closer relationship with the Gods could worship quietly in their own time. However, at all times people were too be responsible and treat the Gods with the up most respect.
A month is then further divided according to lunar phases; New moon (day 1), first quarter moon (on day 6-7) and then a full moon (14-16).
These three days mark monthly festivals. Although worship was done publicly with others at certain times, people wishing to have a closer relationship with the Gods could worship quietly in their own time. However, at all times people were too be responsible and treat the Gods with the up most respect.