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"A retelling of several major ancient Mesopotamian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.
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Table of Contents
Meet the ancient Mesopotamians
The land between the rivers
Cradle of civilization
Government and society
Gods and demons
Servants of the gods
The gods and goddesses of Mesopotamia
Timeless tales of ancient Mesopotamia
The origins of the world and the gods: "When on high"
The origins of humanity: the rebellion of the gods
The wrath of the gods: the great flood
A lost chance for immortality: adapa and the south wind
The cycle of the seasons: inanna descends to the underworld
A heroic quest: the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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