The Seven Tablets of Creation: The Babylonian and Assyrian Legends Concerning the Creation of the World and of Mankind (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169350601)

The Seven Tablets of Creation is a book that delves into the ancient Babylonian and Assyrian legends surrounding the creation of the world and mankind. The book is authored by L.W. King and is a compilation of translations of the seven tablets that make up the creation story. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the creation story and the various gods and goddesses that were believed to have played a role in the creation of the world. The author also explores the different versions of the creation story that exist in the Babylonian and Assyrian cultures.The book is divided into seven sections, each corresponding to one of the tablets that make up the creation story. The first tablet describes the creation of the gods and their struggle for power. The second tablet describes the creation of the earth and sky, while the third tablet describes the creation of plants and animals.The fourth tablet details the creation of humans, and the fifth tablet describes the establishment of cities and the development of human civilization. The sixth tablet talks about the creation of the stars and planets, and the final tablet describes the creation of the Babylonian and Assyrian pantheon.Overall, The Seven Tablets of Creation is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient mythology and the origins of human civilization. The book provides a unique insight into the beliefs and culture of the Babylonian and Assyrian people, and sheds light on the rich history of the ancient Near East.1902. This edition contains both Volume I and II of L.W. Kings' authoritative work on the Enuma Elish, the Babylonian creation myth. The Enuma Elish is the earliest written creation myth, in which the God Marduk battles the chaos Goddess Tiamat and her evil minions. Tiamat takes the form of a gigantic snake, and Marduk battles and defeats her using an arsenal of super-weapons. After his victory Marduk is made the leader of the Gods by acclamation. Marduk divides Tiamat's corpse into two portions, the upper half becoming the sky and the lower half, the earth. Marduk then creates humanity from his blood and bone. The Enuma Elish has long been considered by scholars to be primary source material for the book of Genesis. It has also been hypothesized that this is a legend about the overthrow of the matriarchy or records of some cosmic catastrophe. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: L. W. King
ISBN-10: 1169350607
ISBN-13: 9781169350601
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 490
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.34lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 1.06d