The ancient Sumerian flood myth, engraved onto Sumerian tablets, reveals a tale of gods fleeing to the heavens and returning, the origins of humanity, and a monumental deluge.
The temples of the Sumerian god Enki and goddess Ninhursag at Eridu and Ubaid attest to an era when civilization emerged on the alluvial plains of Iraq.
The world of ancient history and myth is full of references to cannibalism, drinking blood and sacrifice - and in some cultures these beliefs and fears live on!