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Author | : Stephanie Dalley |
Publisher | : Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0199538360 |
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The stories translated here all of ancient Mesopotamia, and include not only myths about the Creation and stories of the Flood, but also the longest and greatest literary composition, the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is the story of a heroic quest for fame and immortality, pursued by a man of great strength who loses a unique opportunity through a moment's weakness. So much has been discovered in recent years both by way of new tablets and points of grammar and lexicography that these new translations by Stephanie Dalley supersede all previous versions. -- from back cover.
Author | : Matt Clayton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2020-01-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781952191176 |
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This book includes two captivating manuscripts: Mesopotamian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Near Eastern Myths Sumerian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Sumer and Their Importance to the Sumerians
Author | : Walter Mattfeld |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2010-11-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0557885302 |
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Scholarly proposals are presented for the pre-biblical origin in Mesopotamian myths of the Garden of Eden story. Some Liberal PhD scholars (1854-2010) embracing an Anthropological viewpoint have proposed that the Hebrews have recast earlier motifs appearing in Mesopotamian myths. Eden's garden is understood to be a recast of the gods' city-gardens in the Sumerian Edin, the floodplain of Lower Mesopotamia. It is understood that the Hebrews in the book of Genesis are refuting the Mesopotamian account of why Man was created and his relationship with his Creators (the gods and goddesses). They deny that Man is a sinner and rebel because he was made in the image of gods and goddesses who were themselves sinners and rebels, who made man to be their agricultural slave to grow and harvest their food and feed it to them in temple sacrifices thereby ending the need of the gods to toil for their food in the city-gardens of Edin in ancient Sumer.
Author | : Henrietta McCall |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1990-01-01 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780292751309 |
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Briefly describes the rediscovery and decipherment of the Mesopotamian myths and legends, introduces and retells the Epic of Gilgamesh, and others, and examines their importance, both past and present
Author | : Wilfred G. Lambert |
Publisher | : Penn State Press |
Total Pages | : 657 |
Release | : 2013-09-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1575068613 |
Download Babylonian Creation Myths Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
For much of the last half of the twentieth century, W. G. Lambert devoted much of his research energy and effort to the study of Babylonian texts dealing with Mesopotamian ideas regarding creation, including especially Enuma Elish. This volume, which appears almost exactly 2 years after Lambert’s death, distills a lifetime of learning by the world’s foremost expert on these texts. Lambert provides a full transliteration and translation of the 7 tablets of Enuma Elish, based on the known exemplars, as well as coverage of a number of other texts that bear on, or are thought to bear on, Mesopotamian notions of the origin of the world, mankind, and the gods. New editions of seventeen additional “creation tales” are provided, including “Enmesharra’s Defeat,” “Enki and Ninmah,” “The Slaying of Labbu,” and “The Theogony of Dunnu.” Lambert pays special attention, of course, to the connection of the main epic, Enuma Elish, with the rise and place of Marduk in the Babylonian pantheon. He traces the development of this deity’s origin and rise to prominence and elaborates the relationship of this text, and the others discussed, to the religious and political climate Babylonia. The volume includes 70 plates (primarily hand-copies of the various exemplars of Enuma Elish) and extensive indexes.
Author | : Charles Penglase |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2003-10-04 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1134729308 |
Download Greek Myths and Mesopotamia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Examines the Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period, concentrating in particular on journey myths. A major contribution to the understanding of the colourful myths involved.
Author | : Simon Lopez |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2019-05-03 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781096736226 |
Download Sumerian Mythology Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Do you know that the Sumerians believed that: The moon was actually a god child conceived unintentionally by the God Enlil and a maid? Or that humans were first created to do the chores on earth for the Gods and Goddesses? The ancient Sumerians lived a difficult life, and this is reflected in their myths. However, also reflected in their stories is their love for justice and the values which they most supported, among them beauty, honor, and truthfulness. Some of the stories included are: How the world, the moon, mankind and animals were created The retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh: the legend of the very first hero in history Ninurta and the slaying of the demon Asag The Myths of Kur: the Dragon Conqueror Inanna's journey to the underworld And many other amazing tales! Get this book and discover the fascinating world of Sumerian Mythology today!
Author | : Charles Penglase |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2003-10-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1134729294 |
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The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable - yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved. The results are of significant interest, especially to scholars and students of ancient Greek and Near Eastern religion and mythology.
Author | : Matt Clayton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2020-01-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781952191190 |
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The civilizations that grew up in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys many thousands of years ago have left important legacies: agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, the wheel, and writing.
Author | : Leonard W. King |
Publisher | : Weiser Books |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2000-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780877289340 |
Download Babylonian Magic and Sorcery Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Originally published in 1896, this text contains the cunieform text of 60 clay tablets written between 669-625 BC. These tablets were inscribed with prayers and religious compositions of a devotional and magical character and there is little doubt that they were compiled from Babylonian sources.