Sumerian Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monster from the Ancient Mesopotamian Sumerian Mythology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781096736226)

Do you know that the Sumerians believed that:

The moon was actually a god child conceived unintentionally by the God Enlil and a maid?

Or that humans were first created to do the chores on earth for the Gods and Goddesses?

The ancient Sumerians lived a difficult life, and this is reflected in their myths. However, also reflected in their stories is their love for justice and the values which they most supported, among them beauty, honor, and truthfulness.

Some of the stories included are:

• How the world, the moon, mankind and animals were created
• The retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh: the legend of the very first hero in history
• Ninurta and the slaying of the demon Asag
• The Myths of Kur: the Dragon Conqueror
• Inanna's journey to the underworld
• And many other amazing tales

Get this book and discover the fascinating world of Sumerian Mythology today

Author: Simon Lopez
ISBN-10: 1096736225
ISBN-13: 9781096736226
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2019
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d