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An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods Were Human

Sabine Franke

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Description:Learn about the ancient civilizations of Iraq and Syria, through the stories they told.This book gathers the best stories of ancient Near Eastern literature surrounding the Mesopotamian gods, men, and kings. It takes the reader on a journey back to the birth of literature in Mesopotamia--which at the same time seems so distant yet so familiar.Fairy tales, myths, and epics of this region are still able to entertain readers today--and allow us to delve into the fascinating life of this ancient civilization. This book includes fables such as that of the tooth worm, which causes tooth pain, as well as the great myth of Innanas, which describes the goddess Ishtar's transition to the underworld. There are also stories of daily life, such as that of a student, and the Sumerian incantations against a crying baby.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods Were Human. To get started finding An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods Were Human, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 96

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books

Release: 2016

ISBN: 1473847745

Description: Learn about the ancient civilizations of Iraq and Syria, through the stories they told.This book gathers the best stories of ancient Near Eastern literature surrounding the Mesopotamian gods, men, and kings. It takes the reader on a journey back to the birth of literature in Mesopotamia--which at the same time seems so distant yet so familiar.Fairy tales, myths, and epics of this region are still able to entertain readers today--and allow us to delve into the fascinating life of this ancient civilization. This book includes fables such as that of the tooth worm, which causes tooth pain, as well as the great myth of Innanas, which describes the goddess Ishtar's transition to the underworld. There are also stories of daily life, such as that of a student, and the Sumerian incantations against a crying baby.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods Were Human. To get started finding An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts: When the Gods Were Human, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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