World Civilizations to 1600: origins of religious belief systems

World Civilizations to 1600: origins of religious belief systems
The purpose of these take home assignments is to support your studying/reading and let you learn more about specific aspects of certain cultures and belief systems. All reports should be 2 pages in length, typed and double spaced (font no larger than 12), and proofread. At least two sources must be consulted and listed at the end of the report. Please do not use Wikipedia as a source.
The dictionary defines religion as: “a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe; especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code for the conduct of human affairs” Given the impact that various religions and spiritual beliefs have had on human history, please choose from the list below and write a 2 page overview of the origins of one of the religions/belief systems below or focus on a specific god/gods and describe some of their characteristics and purpose.
African Gods/Mythology
Aboriginal Dreamtime
Egyptian Gods/Mythology
Mesopotamian Gods/Mythology
Zoroastrianism
Greek Mythology/Rituals
Roman Mythology/Rituals
Judasism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Daoism
Gnostic Christianity
Roman Catholicism
Coptic Christianity
Byzantine Orthodoxy
Aztec Gods/Mythology
Mayan Gods/Mythology