Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation - Hardcover

by L. W. King (Author)

""Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation"" is an ancient Babylonian mythological poem that tells the story of the creation of the world and the struggle between the gods for power. This book, translated by L.W. King, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the poem, including its historical context, literary style, and religious significance. The book is divided into chapters that explore different aspects of the poem, such as the cosmology of the Babylonian universe, the genealogy of the gods, and the role of the goddess Tiamat in the creation story. The author also discusses the influence of Enuma Elish on other mythological traditions, such as the Hebrew Bible and Greek mythology. This book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient Near Eastern literature and anyone interested in the mythology of the ancient 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.