What range of functions did people attribute to their most powerful god Indra during the Vedic Age; and how does this compare with the role of gods in other ancient religions?

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The range of functions that people attributed to their most powerful god Indra during the Vedic Age was the following.

Hindu people believed that God Indra was the most important figure in the heavens. In the Vedas, Indra was the King of heaven and had powers over the lighting and thunder. His will could start storms and floods. Indra also was the king of war.

This concept of a divine powerful God can be compared with the role of other gods in other ancient religions such as the almighty god Zeus in the Greek pantheon or its similar God Jupiter in the Roman pantheon. Ancient civilizations used to think about heir gods as powerful divinities capable of the greatest deeds, and with total control over humans.

one central belief of buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. buddhism is a philosophy of life expounded by gautama buddha ("buddha" means "enlightened one"), who lived and taught in northern india in the 6th century b.c.

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