Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'brand value' by placing their gods' symbols on commercial products, believing these divine marks would increase sales and protect merchants?

Throughout history, mythological stories have been used as powerful marketing tools to promote cultural values, explain natural phenomena, and even sell products. Ancient civilizations had their own ways of 'advertising' their deities and heroes through various mediums. This trivia explores how mythological figures and stories were essentially 'marketed' to ancient populations, creating brand recognition that has lasted thousands of years.

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Ancient Egyptians, who stamped pottery and goods with Anubis and Horus symbols to guarantee safe passage in trade
Mesopotamians, who used cuneiform tablets as the world's first 'product certificates' featuring divine endorsements
Ancient Greeks, who decorated amphoras with images of Hermes (god of commerce) to suggest profitable transactions
Norse traders, who carved Thor's hammer (Mjölnir) on goods to invoke divine protection and quality assurance