Sumerian Myths. From the Flood and the Epic of Gilgamesh to the god Enki and the bird Anzud
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Sumerian Myths. From the Flood and the Epic of Gilgamesh to the god Enki and the bird Anzud
14.99 €
11.99 €
One of the oldest civilizations, the Sumerian civilization, is still the object of mystifications. Where did the Sumerians come from? How did they explain life and death? What deities did they worship? And in what did they see the purpose of man? Sumerian mythology is largely reconstructed from later Babylonian and Assyrian sources, which revealed to the world the tale of the Flood, the legend of the land without death and sorrow and the exploits of Gilgamesh. "Sumerian Myths" will tell of heavenly and earthly gods, heroes and demons, legends and amulets, sacred rituals and magic spells. From the author With the civilization of the Sumerians is associated with a huge number of mysteries and mystifications. The cultural heritage of this people has passed through the centuries, but many traditions and rituals of the Sumerians are still shrouded in mystery. The tale of the Flood and the Ark of Salvation, the legend of the miraculous place where there is neither death nor sorrow.... these and other stories found new life in Babylon and, echoing in the Bible, have survived to this day. What motivated the people who created this epic, what meanings did they put into it and what did they want to pass on to the next generation? Is it possible to answer these questions today? By understanding the Sumerians' view of the universe and the purpose of man in the universe, by "standing near the altars" of the Sumerian gods, we will certainly come closer to answering these questions. The task of this book is to tell about the mythology of the Sumerians, largely reconstructed from later Babylonian and Assyrian sources. It is intended for a wide range of readers.
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