Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria

By Lewis Spence

Book Overview

Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence is a comprehensive collection of ancient myths and legends from the civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. The book delves into the rich cultural heritage of these ancient civilizations, exploring their fascinating myths, legends, and beliefs. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the mythology and culture of Babylonia and Assyria. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history and culture of these civilizations, while subsequent chapters explore the pantheon of gods and goddesses worshipped by the people, the creation myths, the epic of Gilgamesh, and other fascinating tales.The book also includes detailed descriptions of the religious beliefs and practices of these ancient peoples, including their rituals, festivals, and ceremonies. Throughout the book, Spence provides insightful commentary and analysis, placing the myths and legends in their historical and cultural context.Overall, Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in ancient mythology, history, and culture. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of these ancient civilizations and sheds light on their enduring legacy.The purpose of this book is to provide not only a popular account of the religion and mythology of ancient Babylonia and Assyria, but to extract and present to the reader 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. Contents: Babylonia and Assyria in History and Legend; Babylonian Cosmogony; Early Babylonian Religion; Gilgamesh Epic; Later Pantheon of Babylonia; Great God Merodach and His Cult; Pantheon of Assyria; Babylonia Star-Worship; Priesthood, Cult, and Temples; Magic and Demonology of Babylonia and Assyria; Mythological Monsters and Animals of Chaldea; Tales of the Babylonian and Assyrian Kings; Comparative Value of the Babylonian and Assyrian Religions; Modern Excavation in Babylonia and Assyria; Twilight of the Goods; Glossary and Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564595005
• ISBN13: 9781564595003
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 10.7"