Author: Fred Gladstone BrattonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781566194396
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Myths and Legends of the Ancient Near East
Author: Fred Gladstone BrattonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781566194396
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Myths and Legends of the Ancient Near East
Author: Rachel StormPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Near Eastern Mythology
Author: John GrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Asian
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology
Author: Dr Gwendolyn LeickPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134641028
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.
Epics of Early Civilization
Author: Michael KerriganPublisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
For centuries, the epics, legends and myths of Mesopotamia's ancient civilization lay buried under the desert sands, along with great cities like Babylon, Nineveh, Ur, and Ashur, waiting for the day when archaeologists would reveal them to the modern world. These myths represent some of the earliest literature ever found. Peopled with characters like the goddess Ishtar and the warrior-king Gilgamesh, they are filled with universal themes that resonate even today.
Middle Eastern Mythology
Author: S. H. HookePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486435510
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Myth and Politics in Ancient Near Eastern Historiography
Author: Mario LiveraniPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801473586
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The essays included in this volume analyze important historical texts from various regions of the Ancient Near East. The distinguished Italian historian Mario Liverani suggests that these historiographical texts were of a "true" historical nature and that their literary forms achieved their intended results. Liverani focuses on two central themes in these texts: myth and politics.There is a close connection, Liverani finds, between the writing of history and the validation of political order and political action. History defines the correct role and behavior of political leaders, especially when they do not possess the validation provided by tradition. Historical texts, he discovers, are more often the tools for supporting change than for supporting stability.Liverani demonstrates that history writing in the Ancient Near East made frequent use of mythical patterns, wisdom motifs, and literary themes in order to fulfill its audience's cultural expectations. The resulting nonhistorical literary forms can mislead interpretation, but an analysis of these forms allows the texts' sociopolitical and communicative frameworks to emerge.
The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
Author: Joyce TyldesleyPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014196376X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
Near Eastern Mythology
Author: John GrayPublisher: Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN: 9780872260047
Category : Middle East
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Discusses the religion and mythology of Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Israel.
The Myths and Legends of the Middle East
Author: Joanne RandolphPublisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150263306X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.