Sumerian myths
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Sumerian myths
9.99 €
"Pleasure is in beer. Evil is in wandering," the ancient Sumerians believed several thousand years ago. However, if they had known that in the future it would be possible to travel not only through space but also through time, they would surely have changed their minds. The book "Myths of the Sumerians" invites you to travel back to an era long before Ancient Greece and Rome and see how the inhabitants of history's first civilization lived, believed, feared, and pondered.
You'll learn about Ancient Mesopotamia and the mysterious Sumerians. You'll stroll through the sacred city of Nippur, where the temple of the main Sumerian god Enlil amazed with its futuristic forms. You'll learn about the history of Sumerian writing (and what neural networks have to do with it) and one of humanity's oldest literary works, the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Why did each Sumerian need a personal god? What are the dangers of utukku, and how do they differ from other evil spirits—the edimmu and gallu? How can you tell the difference between the protective goddess Lamassu and the night demoness Lamashtu? What does Sumerian mythology have in common with the biblical stories of the Great Flood and the expulsion from Paradise, and who is Lilith?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, along with QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, will complement your journey through the Tigris and Euphrates valleys! Under the vibrant cover, you'll discover the pantheon and bestiary of Sumerian mythology, as well as an appendix with Sumerian wisdom lessons.
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
You'll learn about Ancient Mesopotamia and the mysterious Sumerians. You'll stroll through the sacred city of Nippur, where the temple of the main Sumerian god Enlil amazed with its futuristic forms. You'll learn about the history of Sumerian writing (and what neural networks have to do with it) and one of humanity's oldest literary works, the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Why did each Sumerian need a personal god? What are the dangers of utukku, and how do they differ from other evil spirits—the edimmu and gallu? How can you tell the difference between the protective goddess Lamassu and the night demoness Lamashtu? What does Sumerian mythology have in common with the biblical stories of the Great Flood and the expulsion from Paradise, and who is Lilith?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, along with QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, will complement your journey through the Tigris and Euphrates valleys! Under the vibrant cover, you'll discover the pantheon and bestiary of Sumerian mythology, as well as an appendix with Sumerian wisdom lessons.
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity