How and in what ways did the role of religion, faith, and belief change from ancient societies to medieval societies in the west? In your response, explore at least three specific cases from the earliest human societies to the beginning of the early modern period in Europe to illustrate your ideas.

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How and in what ways did the role of religion, faith, and belief change from ancient societies to medieval societies in the west? In your response, explore at least three specific cases from the earliest human societies to the beginning of the early modern period in Europe to illustrate your ideas.