Myths From Mesopotamia: Creation, The Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others
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- Synopsis
- The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh,the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness. Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation, complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text, will replace all other versions.
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 8 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780199538362
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/20/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Stephanie Dalley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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