EXPLORING
MESOPOTAMIA

Religion Expert

1. Go to http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/gods/index.html. Click on the face of the statue.

2. Read about the gods, demons and monsters. Answer these questions:

a. What were the responsibilities of the gods?

b. What was the role of demons?

3. Click on the STORY link. Read the myth. Summarize the Mesopotamian story of creation.

4. Click on the EXPLORE link. Read about the gods, monsters and demons. Describe your favorite god, monster and demon, including their role and physical appearance. Include a picture of each on your handout.

5. Try the challenge. What is something that you learned from the challenge?