Religious laws in Assyria

Religious laws in Assyria were deeply integrated into daily life, guiding moral conduct, justice, and governance. They were based on a pantheon of gods, with laws often derived from divine decrees recorded on clay tablets. These laws regulated issues like property, marriage, and social behavior, emphasizing duty to the gods and community. Priests held significant authority, ensuring laws aligned with religious principles. While not a codified system like later laws, religious principles influenced legal decisions, reinforcing social order and religious devotion as central to Assyrian society.