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Mesopotamian Myth

Thunder in the Heavens: Mesopotamian Myth and its Ties to Western Religion Presented by: Royal Ontario Museum Starts: October 27, 2013 Ends: November 24, 2013 Event Time(s):1:30 PM to 3:30 PM4 weeks on Sundays excluding Nov 10 Website: www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/thunder-in-the-heavens-mesopotamian-myth-and-its-ties-to-western Email: programs@rom.on.ca Phone:416-586-5797 Costs: Adult: $215 Cost Information: Members $180 The faith of the people who lived in the land between the two rivers was rich and diverse and influenced the faiths practiced by billions of people today. This course will take a look at the cosmology, deities and myths of Mesopotamia. Discussion will include: how the world was created(cosmology), who was divine (deities and celestial beings), what happens when the gods are angry (myths and legends) and how these tales/experiences are reflected in current belief systems. Location:Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen's Park Bloor Street West and Queen's Park Map to this event Public Transit:TTC Trip Planner Downtown History, Seminars/Workshops. Event Details. Location: 100 Queen's Park