Wednesday, June 3, 2009
















M. Morales 6-c
Mesopotamia

Dear, Journal

I have traveled in Mesopotamia and I have learned that in the creation of the world the people of Mesopotamia had many myths saying that various aspects of their world. Among the many myths about the creation of the heavens, the earth and animals was a myth about the creation of human beings. This myth teaches us something about how the people of Mesopotamia felt about their gods and the relationship of human beings and gods. At the beginning of time there were only gods and goddesses on earth. They had to work the land to grow crops to eat. This was difficult and they worked very hard. Each god and goddess had a job to do. Some dug the fields and planted the crops. Others brought water to the fields in ditches which had to be kept clear of weeds. The work was hard, and they were not happy. They got together to discuss what could be done to lighten their workload. They went to get advice from Enki, who was wise and clever. Each god and goddess had a job to do. Some dug the fields and planted the crops. Others brought water to the fields in ditches which had to be kept clear of weeds. The work was hard, and they were not happy. They got together to discuss what could be done to lighten their workload. They went to get advice from Enki, who was wise and clever.

The land of Mesopotamia was rich in many ways, however, it did not have many natural resources. Thus, the people of Mesopotamia needed to trade their goods with other peoples in order to acquire the goods they needed to survive. Traders traveled far and wide exchanging basic goods such as grain and metals as well as luxury goods such as pearls at trading centres throughout the ancient world. The goods were weighed and measured and held different values in different marketplaces depending on local supplies and the rarity of the goods.
Trading places
The land of Mesopotamia was rich in many ways, however, it did not have many natural resources. Thus, the people of Mesopotamia needed to trade their goods with other peoples in order to acquire the goods they needed to survive.
When Ancient cave painters drew animals on walls of their caves, people have believed in magic called animism.
The life if the gods
Gods and goddesses focused more on feasting, drinking, arguing, and fighting.
I have been in Mesopotamia. I can’t wait till you come and see what a great place this is.

Sincerely , M. Morales

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