Myths from Mesopotamia (Paperback)
Dalley, Stephanie (Author)
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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 mythi...
ISBN (SKU)
9780199538362
Pages
339
Weight
272g
Dimensions
195x128x22
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Published
11, December, 2008
Genres
Witchcraft & Mythology
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