Babylonian Creation Myths
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Babylonian Creation Myths
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Author : Wilfred G. Lambert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Babylonian Creation Myths written by Wilfred G. Lambert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
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.
The Babylonian Genesis
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Author : Alexander Heidel
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1951
The Babylonian Genesis written by Alexander Heidel and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Here is a complete translation of all the published cuneiform tablets of the various Babylonian creation stories, of both the Semitic Babylonian and the Sumerian material. Each creation account is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age and provenance of the tablets, the aim and purpose of the story, etc. Also included is a translation and discussion of two Babylonian creation versions written in Greek. The final chapter presents a detailed examination of the Babylonian creation accounts in their relation to our Old Testament literature.
Myths From Mesopotamia
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Author : Stephanie Dalley
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 2000
Myths From Mesopotamia written by Stephanie Dalley and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Fiction categories.
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.
Myths And Legends Of Babylonia And Assyria
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Author : Lewis Spence
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Myths And Legends Of Babylonia And Assyria written by Lewis Spence and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria, originally published in November 1916, is a beautiful book that includes explanations of Babylonian and Assyrian legends and myths as well as the myths themselves. Lewis Spence, in the Preface, describes his purpose in writing the book as providing the reader with "the treasures of romance latent in the subject, the peculiar richness of which has been recognized since the early days of archaeological effort in Chaldea." Presented here with original illustrations and bookplates of paintings, drawings, and pictures concerning the myths, this book is a classic addition to any library. LEWIS SPENCE (1874-1955) was a Scottish journalist who recorded Scottish folklore, myths and legends from around the world, histories and legends about the lost world of Atlantis, and works on the occult. Spence graduated from Edinburgh University and was the editor of three magazines, The Scotsman, The Edinburgh Magazine, and The British Weekly. He also founded the Scottish National Movement, now known as the Scottish National Party.
Enuma Elish The Epic Of Creation
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Author : Leonard William King
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 1902-01-01
Enuma Elish The Epic Of Creation written by Leonard William King and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1902-01-01 with Fiction categories.
When in the height heaven was not named, And the earth beneath did not yet bear a name, And the primeval Apsu, who begat them, And chaos, Tiamut, the mother of them both Their waters were mingled together, And no field was formed, no marsh was to be seen; When of the gods none had been called into being, And none bore a name, and no destinies were ordained; Then were created the gods in the midst of heaven, Lahmu and Lahamu were called into being... Ages increased,... Then Ansar and Kisar were created, and over them.... Long were the days, then there came forth..... Anu, their son,... Ansar and Anu... And the god Anu... Nudimmud, whom his fathers, his begetters..... Abounding in all wisdom,...' He was exceeding strong... He had no rival - Thus were established and were... the great gods. But Tiamat and Apsu were still in confusion... They were troubled and... In disorder... Apru was not diminished in might... And Tiamat roared... She smote, and their deeds... Their way was evil... Then Apsu, the begetter of the great gods, Cried unto Mummu, his minister, and said unto him: "O Mummu, thou minister that rejoicest my spirit, Come, unto Tiamut let us go! So they went and before Tiamat they lay down, They consulted on a plan with regard to the gods, their sons. Apsu opened his mouth and spake, And unto Tiamut, the glistening one, he addressed the word: ...their way... By day I can not rest, by night I can not lie down in peace. But I will destroy their way, I will... Let there be lamentation, and let us lie down again in peace." When Tiamat heard these words, She raged and cried aloud... She... grievously..., She uttered a curse, and unto Apsu she spake: "What then shall we do? Let their way be made difficult, and let us lie down again in peace." Mummu answered, and gave counsel unto Apsu, ...and hostile to the gods was the counsel Mummu gave: Come, their way is strong, but thou shalt destroy it; Then by day shalt thou have rest, by night shalt thou lie down in peace." Apsu harkened unto him and his countenance grew bright, Since he (Mummu) planned evil against the gods his sons. ... he was afraid..., His knees became weak; they gave way beneath him, Because of the evil which their first-born had planned. ... their... they altered. ... they..., Lamentation they sat in sorrow .................. Then Ea, who knoweth all that is, went up and he beheld their muttering.
Atra As S
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Author : Wilfred G. Lambert
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 1999
Atra As S written by Wilfred G. Lambert and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Literary Criticism categories.
Originally published: Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1969.
A Dictionary Of Creation Myths
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
A Dictionary Of Creation Myths written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Creation categories.
Myths Of Babylon
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Author : J.K. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2018-12-15
Myths Of Babylon written by J.K. Jackson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-15 with Fiction categories.
Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city state at the time of the ancient Egyptians was a centre of profound spiritual, economic and military power, themes all represented in the fragments and myths of this book of classic tales. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography
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Author : Wayne Horowitz
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 1998-01-01
Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography written by Wayne Horowitz and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
The Chaldean Account Of Genesis Illustrated Edition
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Author : George Smith
language : en
Publisher: e-artnow
Release Date : 2019-04-25
The Chaldean Account Of Genesis Illustrated Edition written by George Smith and has been published by e-artnow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-25 with History categories.
The Chaldean Account Of Genesis presents the turning point in revealing the history of our civilization. As the missing piece of the puzzle and the proof we needed, this is one of the most important archeological discoveries emerged from the ashes of Nineveh Library. Among many others – the crucial accounts are: the first print appearance of the Gilgamesh, the Descent of Ishtar and the account of the Flood. Contents: The Discovery of the Genesis Legends Babylonian and Assyrian Literature Chaldean Legends Transmitted Through Berosus and Other Ancient Authors Babylonian Mythology Babylonian Legend of the Creation Other Babylonian Accounts of the Creation The Sin of the God Zu The Exploits of Lubara Babylonian Fables Fragments of Miscellaneous Texts The Izdubar Legends Meeting of Heabani and Izdubar Destruction of the Tyrant Humbaba The Adventures of Ishtar Illness and Wanderings of Izdubar The Story of the Flood and Conclusion