Babylonian and Assyrian Literature (eBook)

Exploring Mesopotamian Myths and Epic Poetry

Anonymous, Epiphanius Wilson (Autoren)

Epiphanius Wilson (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
250 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406642848-8 (EAN)

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The anthology "Babylonian and Assyrian Literature" is a comprehensive collection that transports readers to the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, highlighting the rich tapestry of its literary heritage. The compilation presents a range of themes from creation myths to epic tales of heroism and lamentations of loss, showcasing the profound spiritual and philosophical questions that arose in these early civilizations. With a selection of diverse literary styles including poems, hymns, and epics, the collection underlines the cultural and historical significance of Mesopotamian literature, echoing the timelessness of its narratives. This anthology is an edited effort by esteemed figures Anonymous and Epiphanius Wilson, who bring together a chorus of ancient voices that were instrumental in shaping social, political, and religious tenets of the time. The diverse authorship, though often remaining unnamed, represents a confluence of wisdom and literary craftsmanship from scribes and poets whose works align with enduring movements such as early written storytelling and the foundational mythologies of civilization. These texts offer a mosaic of insight into the human condition, framed by the historical context of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires. Recommended to both scholars and general enthusiasts of ancient history, this volume offers a unique opportunity to explore the foundational literary works of Mesopotamia. It presents an invaluable educational experience, encouraging readers to appreciate the nuances of an ancient civilization that laid the groundwork for modern literature and thought. "Babylonian and Assyrian Literature" fosters a dialogue between its varied entries, offering a window into an ancient world and inviting readers to reflect on the enduring legacies and universal themes it presents.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.8.2023
• Übersetzer: Julius Oppert, M. Ménant
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Schlagworte: ancient civilizations • ancient justice themes • ancient literature • Ancient Mesopotamia • ancient mesopotamian literature • Assyrian Kings • Assyrian legends • Assyro-Babylonian literature • Babylonian Assyrian scholarship • Babylonian culture • Classic • creation myths anthology • cultural religious hymns • Cuneiform Texts • Divine Intervention • epic Mesopotamian poetry • Epic Poetry • historical legal codes • historical narratives • historical texts • Mesopotamian literary exploration • Mesopotamian myths • mythological beings • Mythological Characters • Mythology • Near Eastern literary traditions • philosophical ancient narratives • Sumerian Legends • Sumerian literature • Translations into English