An Anthology of Ancient Mesopotamian Texts

When the Gods were Human

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
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Author: Sabine Franke ISBN: 9781473847743
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen & Sword Archaeology Language: English
Author: Sabine Franke
ISBN: 9781473847743
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen & Sword Archaeology
Language: English

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.

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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.

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