Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others
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The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness.Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation—complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text—will replace all other versions.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
List of FiguresSigla and AbbreviationsIntroductionChronological ChartAtrahasis1The Epic of Gilgamesh, standard version39The Epic of Gilgamesh, Old Babylonian version136The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld154Nergal and Ereshkigal, standard version163Nergal and Ereshkigal, Amarna version178Adapa182Etana189Anzu, standard version203Anzu, Old Babylonian version222The Epic of Creation228Theogony of Dunnu278Erra and Ishum282Glossary of Deities, Places and Key Terms317Select Bibliography332
