Rise of Civilization (4000–2500 BCE)

The advent of agriculture and the rise of city-states like Uruk and Memphis gave birth to organized religion and structured mythologies. Sumerians told tales of gods like Enki and Inanna, while Egyptians worshipped deities tied to the Nile’s life cycle. The supernatural was deeply ingrained in governance, with rulers often claiming divine favor. This period also saw the construction of ziggurats and pyramids, blending human achievement with spiritual reverence.