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Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others (Oxford World's Classics) by and translated with introduction and notes by Stephanie Dalley is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others (Oxford World's Classics) about?

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness.Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation--complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text--will replace all other versions.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Author
and translated with introduction and notes by Stephanie Dalley
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Published
2009
Language
EN
ISBN
9780192835895
Category
history
Subjects
Science, Fiction, Religion
Rating
4.6 / 5 (914 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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