To what extent did the Ancient Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Ancient Egyptians share similar concepts of gods? How were they different?

Throughout the first 2,000 years of Western Civilization, cultures had varying views on religion. Specifically, these civilizations had differing views on how gods interacted with humans and how they played a role in their lives.

To what extent did the Ancient Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Ancient Egyptians share similar concepts of gods? How were they different? Compare and contrast either 2 or all 3 of the below primary sources and support your observations with the textbook:

The Epic of Gilgamesh- Perspectives from the Past Sourcebook, pp. 13-21. PDF from previous edition HERE

The Book of the Dead- Perspectives from the Past Sourcebook, pp. 37-40. PDF from previous edition HERE

The Death of Hector- PDF HERE and stable link HERE

Textbook: Western Civilizations Volume 1
By: Joshua Cole & Carol Symes