The Seven Tablets Of Creation: The Babylonian And Assyrian Legends Concerning The Creation Of The World And Of Mankind (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781497884304)

The Seven Tablets of Creation is a book that delves into the ancient Babylonian and Assyrian legends about the creation of the world and humanity. Written by L.W. King, this book provides a comprehensive account of the seven tablets that make up the Enuma Elish, the epic poem that tells the story of the creation of the universe according to Mesopotamian mythology. The book explores the cosmogony, theogony, and anthropogony of the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians, shedding light on their beliefs about the origins of the world and the gods. It provides a detailed analysis of the seven tablets, which describe the creation of the universe, the emergence of the gods, the battle between the gods, and the creation of humanity. The Seven Tablets of Creation is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in ancient mythology and religion. It offers a fascinating insight into the beliefs and culture of the ancient Mesopotamians, and sheds light on the origins of many of the stories and legends that have influenced Western culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.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: 1497884306
ISBN-13: 9781497884304
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2014
Pages: 490
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d