Myths from Mesopotamia Creation, The Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199538360 ISBN 13: 9780199538362

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

Synopsis

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 widest range 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, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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`has the great merit of including not only the obvious Gilgamesh and Creation texts but also the Atrahasis, Adapa, Etana, Anzu, and Erra stories and even the slight but highly suggestive "Theogony of Dunnu"'Greece & Rome

'handsomely produced book' A.R. George, SOAS BUlletin

'her enterprise is to be warmly welcomed' John Dillon, Trinity College, Dublin, Hermathera

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199538360
• ISBN 13: 9780199538362
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 368