Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses

A list of Mesopotamian gods and goddesses.

Here's a handy two-page reference that briefly identifies major Greek and Roman mythological figures.

This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.

Description of religious practices in Mesopotamia. Discusses religion in general as well as specific deities. Part of a book on Mesopotamia.

History Questions: Religion and Gods of Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

Kids learn about the religion, gods, and goddesses of Ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians had a god for each city.

This video focuses on the archetypes that are often associated with male divinities. It talks about Fathers & Sons, Kings & Judges, Saviors & Sages, Shamans, Tricksters, and Lords of Destruction. Along the way, we looks at...

Students explore the role of women in ancient Mesopotamia. Several excerpts from the Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and artifacts are analyzed to determine the treatment, rights, and powers of women in this era.

Students use the internet to research one of six Egyptian gods and goddesses of the afterlife. They focus on physical attributes, symbols associated with and the role played by that deity into the afterlife. They write a letter to their...

Learners explore the concept of myths conveyed through art. In this art history lesson, students examine "Three Goddesses" and discuss the state of the world at the time that Nollekens created the sculptures as they analyze the pieces.