Anthropocentric Racism in Mythology and Religion: The Systematic Devaluation of Humanity by Divine Beings

Throughout recorded mythology and religious texts, a disturbing pattern emerges in the relationship between divine entities and humanity — one that mirrors humanity’s own relationship with livestock. Gods, deities, and supernatural beings wield immense power over mortals, treating them as expendable tools, entertainment, or resources to be cultivated and controlled. This devaluation of human life echoes the way humans domesticate, breed, and sacrifice livestock, reflecting a hierarchical framework where the divine holds ultimate dominion.