Interpretation of Sumerian astrology with the art of illumination

Humans' efforts to understand and interpret the universe they are a part of, including celestial objects, have served as a means for ancient societies to develop belief systems and make sense of their existence. At the same time, this belief system permeated every aspect of the social activities of people in that period. After the transition to settled civilizations in human history, the phenomenon of urbanization and resulted the hierarchical society understanding, first manifested itself in the Mesopotamia region. According to some researchers, the region developed with the contributions to civilization of Sumerians , who are thought to have come from Central Asia. In the belief system of the Sumerians, gods were identified with celestial objects and displayed human-like characteristics. The positions of planets and stars in the sky were considered messages from the gods. These messages were interpreted as signs shaping events on Earth, and astrological predictions about the future were made accordingly. Sumerian art was shaped around their belief system. Architecture, sculpture, reliefs, and cylinder seals often reflected manifestations of the Sumerian belief system. This work is created in association with one of the seven gods who determine destinies in the Sumerian pantheon, the moon god Nana (Sin) who is related to motifs used in the art of illumination (tezhip