Enuma Elish: The Epic Of Creation
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ISBN10: 1419117947
ISBN13: 9781419117947
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419117947
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation is a literary work that explores the Babylonian creation myth. This book, translated by L.W. King, delves into the story of how the world was created according to ancient Babylonian beliefs. The story follows the god Marduk, who defeats the goddess Tiamat and creates the world from her body. The book provides an in-depth look at the Babylonian culture and mythology, as well as the beliefs and values that were important to them. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, or religion. This edition of the book includes notes and commentary by the translator, providing further insight into the text and its significance. Overall, Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the ancient Babylonian worldview and their beliefs about the creation of the world.When in the height heaven was not named, And the earth beneath did not yet bear a name, And the primeval Apsu, who begat them, And chaos, Tiamut, the mother of them both Their waters were mingled together, And no field was formed, no marsh was to be seen.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.
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