The Gods Of Babylonia

By A. H. Sayce

Book Overview

The Gods of Babylonia, written by A. H. Sayce, is a comprehensive study of the religion of ancient Babylonia. The book explores the pantheon of gods worshipped by the Babylonians, their mythology, rituals, and beliefs. Sayce provides a detailed analysis of the Babylonian creation story, Enuma Elish, and delves into the roles and attributes of the major gods such as Marduk, Ishtar, and Ea. The book also covers the importance of astrology and divination in Babylonian religion, as well as the role of temples and priests. Sayce draws on a wealth of primary sources, including cuneiform tablets and archaeological discoveries, to provide a thorough and engaging account of the religious practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations. The Gods of Babylonia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Near Eastern religion and mythology.THIS 98 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians, by A. H. Sayce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190064.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: 1425466559
• ISBN13: 9781425466558
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"