Question

What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this view point affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

Answer 1

The Hindu religion incorporates several early religious traditions of the Iron Age and the Bronze Age and is the oldest religion in the world. The Mesopotamian religion originated locally and was practised locally.

Hinduism is considered an amalgamation of cultures and tradition which evolved over a period of time. Mesopotamian religion had several Gods and each city had its own God to protect it.