Tammuz And Istar: Prometheus And Totemism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162908472)

Tammuz and Istar: Prometheus and Totemism is a scholarly work by A. H. Sayce that explores the ancient Near Eastern myths of Tammuz and Istar, as well as their connections to the Greek myth of Prometheus and the concept of totemism. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of these myths, examining their origins, evolution, and significance in the ancient world. Sayce draws on a range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative mythology, to provide a comprehensive analysis of these fascinating and complex stories. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the mythology and religion of the ancient Near East, as well as the broader history of human culture and thought.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians, by A. H. Sayce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190064.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. H. Sayce
ISBN-10: 1162908475
ISBN-13: 9781162908472
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.21d