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Mesopotamian Myths and Epics (Analecta Gorgiana)

By Robert Rogers

Book information

Publisher
Gorgias Pr Llc
Year
2009
ISBN
9781607241102, 1607241102
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4459733 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
62\60
Time added
2023-04-04 00:35:57

Description

Originally the fifth in a series of five lectures delivered at Harvard University, this extract is an early attempt to tackle a formidable subject: the religion of ancient Iraq, or Mesopotamia. In this last essay of the set, Rogers focus on the mythic tradition of Mesopotamia, discussing the myths of Adapa, Ishtar's descent to the netherworld, and the Gilgamesh epic, especially concentrating on the deluge account. Engaging and informative, Rogers' narrative is accessible to the specialist and general reader alike. LECTURE V. THE MYTHS AND EPICS

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