As a further example of the parallel between ancient Babylon and modern religion, consider the following description taken from the same encyclopedia: “Her faithful believers call her by the sweetest names: She is not only goddess and lady but also merciful mother, she who listens to prayers, she who intercedes... she who has given life to the universe and to humanity. ”
एक वृत्तांत कहता है कि याजक और भक्‍तजन “मूर्तियों को देवताओं और उनके बीच बिचौलिया मानकर अपनी पवित्र मूर्तियों को बहुत ध्यान दिया करते थे ।