Representation of heaven and earth according to the Babylonians, after a sketch by Jensen, P.

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"Representation of heaven and earth according to the Babylonians, after a sketch by Jensen, P." by M. Raenicke is a visual interpretation of ancient Mesopotamian cosmology, as understood by the Babylonians. This artwork is based on a sketch by Peter Jensen, a scholar who devoted his work to the study of ancient Near Eastern religions and mythology. Raenicke's representation is an attempt to visualize the complex and symbolic universe that the Babylonians believed in, which included various layers of heaven and earth, each with its own significance and deities.

The Babylonian worldview was deeply intertwined with their religious beliefs, and it played a crucial role in their understanding of the cosmos. They perceived the universe as a flat disc surrounded by a primordial saltwater sea, with the heavens above and the underworld below. The earth was seen as a realm where humans lived, bounded by the horizon, while the heavens were divided into multiple levels, each associated with different gods and celestial bodies.

Raenicke's work serves as an illustrative guide to the Babylonian cosmological model, providing a visual aid to the complex mythological concepts that have been deciphered from cuneiform texts and archaeological findings. The representation is an important resource for those interested in ancient Near Eastern studies, religious history, and the evolution of cosmological perspectives in human civilization.

This artwork not only reflects the scholarly efforts to understand and convey ancient beliefs but also highlights the intersection of art and academia in bringing to life the lost worlds of our ancestors. Raenicke's interpretation, based on Jensen's foundational sketch, remains a testament to the enduring fascination with and importance of ancient cultures in contemporary scholarship.

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