“The “supernormal” gods of Indo-European traditions (Rigveda, Norse, Celtic) are

—“The “supernormal” gods of Indo-European traditions (Rigveda, Norse, Celtic) are human-like, nature-bound, and heroic, reflecting the steppe’s decentralized, warrior ethos. In contrast, the “supernatural” gods of Semitic traditions (Mesopotamian, Canaanite, Jewish) are transcendent, hierarchical, and tied to urban agricultural societies, with dying-resurrecting motifs absent in Indo-European myths. This divergence undermines Livingstone’s claim of a Mesopotamian-driven Western civilization, affirming the primacy of Indo-European cultural foundations in Europe, as shaped by steppe migrations.”–


Source date (UTC): 2025-05-29 02:14:26 UTC

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