A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology

by Gwendolyn Leick and Dr Gwendolyn Leick

Book Overview

The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415007623
• ISBN13: 9780415007627
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary