Project Gutenberg 2005-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 2322 Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander) 1873 1936 Mackenzie, Donald Alexander Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myths_and_Legends_of_Babylonia_and_Assyria Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Myths of Babylonia and Assyria" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich myths and legends of ancient civilizations in Babylonia and Assyria, delving into their cultural significance and the historical context in which these narratives developed. The text covers a period spanning from the early Sumerian Age through to the Persian and Grecian Empires, thereby illuminating how these ancient beliefs influenced broader cultural trends and ideologies. The opening of the book establishes the framework for understanding the myths and legends contained within, emphasizing the interconnectedness of myth with historical narrative. It discusses the long-standing cultural influences of the Tigro-Euphrates valley, shedding light on the human experiences that shaped the civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. Mackenzie highlights the various migrations and exchanges that brought about changes in beliefs, illustrating how these myths reflect the values, environmental conditions, and historical experiences of the people. The introductory sections set a scholarly tone, preparing the reader to engage deeply with the specific stories and deities that define these ancient cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Assyro-Babylonian religion Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian BL Text Mythology Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Ancient 1672463 2025-08-07T08:06:07.561767 text/html 1565663 2020-12-12T12:50:36 text/html 2474734 2025-08-07T08:06:33.730632 application/epub+zip 2480249 2025-08-07T08:06:13.563703 application/epub+zip 590337 2025-08-07T08:06:10.811774 application/epub+zip 3086647 2025-08-07T08:06:47.576590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2857421 2025-08-07T08:06:31.670666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 960181 2022-09-08T06:45:21.614667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 964388 2025-08-07T08:06:03.412754 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 964281 2020-12-12T12:50:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 964216 2020-12-12T12:50:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 964221 2020-12-12T12:50:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22634 2025-08-07T08:06:47.747048 application/rdf+xml 15323 2025-08-07T08:06:11.606718 image/jpeg 3568 2025-08-07T08:06:11.223777 image/jpeg 361361 2020-12-12T12:50:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 361215 2020-12-12T12:50:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 2323322 2020-12-12T12:50:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 361112 2020-12-12T12:50:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 2401574 2025-08-07T08:06:07.755736 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia