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The spirits of the dead travelled to a dismal Underworld where they were thirsty and ate Living relatives were responsible to make offerings to provide for them.
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Did Sumerians believe in an afterlife?
yes but i dont know why they did
What did sumerians believe in afterlife?
You existed as a babbling shade in the underworld.
What is the differents between Egyptians afterlife and the sumerians?
the sumerians develop a system of writing whereas the egtption develop hieroglyphics
What did sumerians believe in the afterlife?
because of their religion of Christianity
How were ancient Egyptians different from Sumerians?
they mummified the dead for the afterlife
Do babylonian believe in life after death?
Like most ancient peoples, the Sumerians/Babylonians were polytheistic, worshiping many gods.The Sumerians believed, in an afterlife.
Did sumerians believe in afterlife for the rulers or priests?
they believed they should be eating by a pack of rabid squirrels
How did the Sumerians differ from the Egyptians in the way they viewed an afterlife?
The Egyptians believed that if they recited the right incantations and pass all of the tests from the Book of the Dead, they would make it to their paradise, Happy Field of Food. The Sumerians however, believed when they died they would descend to the grim underworld, a point of no return. The Sumerians believed at death, they were expected to descend forever into a dark underworld, a huge cave filled with nothing but dust and silence. As the textbook says, they had a gloomy outlook on aftterlife.
What is a sentence for sumerians?
sumerians
Who did the sumerians fight?
With other Sumerians
Who did the sumerians fight with?
With other Sumerians
What were summerian's beliefs in life?
The Sumerians believed in a polytheistic religion centered around a pantheon of gods and goddesses who controlled various aspects of life. They also believed in an afterlife in the underworld, where the souls of the deceased would live on in a shadowy existence. Additionally, they placed a strong emphasis on rituals, offerings, and prayers to ensure their well-being in this life and the next.
