[swayvil]

The all-knowing-entity theory was popular. Belief was a simple matter of conformity. Conformity is the rule. Even for us.

The all-knowing-entity theory was conveyed by authority. In theory subject to scrutiny but in practice not really. Exactly like our "scientific facts".

So let's not succumb to the temptation to believe that we are special in our wisdom. (That's another belief shared by every culture.)

If you want to consider yourself wise then you'll probably want to stray from what's "modern and popular" first.