Specifically, a king or ensi was the local god's representative on earth. The king ruled in the place of the god who was the ruler.
no
The Code of Hammurabi includes many harsh punishments, but the code is also one of the earliest examples of an accused person being considered innocent until proven guilty
they made sweets and candies-- similar to the role of confectioners today.
Ancient Mesopotamian ruler (r. 2334 - 2279 BC).
In Mesopotamia, kings were considered to be representatives of the gods. To the Egyptians pharaohs were gods on earth.
Hammurabi
The ruler that wrote the first code of laws was Hammurabi.
Specifically, a king or ensi was the local god's representative on earth. The king ruled in the place of the god who was the ruler.
Hammurabi was a person, the ruler. He was not invented!
ham and cheese
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The Code of Hammurabi includes many harsh punishments, but the code is also one of the earliest examples of an accused person being considered innocent until proven guilty
they made sweets and candies-- similar to the role of confectioners today.
Ancient Mesopotamian ruler (r. 2334 - 2279 BC).
In Mesopotamia, kings were considered to be representatives of the gods. To the Egyptians pharaohs were gods on earth.
Mesopotamian rulers held significant religious authority as intermediaries between the gods and the people. They were responsible for maintaining the favor of the gods through rituals, offerings, and building and maintaining temples. Rulers were often seen as representatives of the gods on earth and played a key role in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of their kingdom.