Explain the importance of the city of Eridu in Sumerian culture.  what was the name often given to the city

In Sumerian culture, the city of E r i d u was an important religious center. Sumerians believed that the city was the place where creation began. They believed that the gods first created cities, then created people to maintain them. The significance of E r i d u can be witnessed by the name it is often given. It was called “The First City.”

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In Sumerian culture, the city of Eridu was an important religious center. Sumerians believed that the city was the place where creation began. They believed that the gods first created cities, then created people to maintain them. The significance of Eridu can be witnessed by the name it is often given. It was called “The First City.”

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the captain of a steam ship naturally chooses the shortest route to his destination. since a sailing ship is usually pushed by winds and currents, its captain must find a route where the wind will probably blow in the right direction. tacking, i.e. using contrary wind to pull (sic) the sails, was always possible but wasted time because of the zigzagging required, and this would significantly delay long voyages. the early european explorers were not only looking for new lands. they also had to discover the pattern of winds and currents that would carry them where they wanted to go. during the age of sail winds and currents determined trade routes and therefore influenced european imperialism and modern political geography. for an outline to the main wind systems see global wind patterns.

pilotage or cabotage, in one sense, is the art of sailing along the coast using known landmarks. navigation, in one sense, is the art of sailing long distances out of sight of land.[1] although the polynesians were able to sail the pacific (with great difficulty) and people regularly sailed north and south across the mediterranean, before the time of columbus nearly all sailing was coastal pilotage

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assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

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