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Title: Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria
Alternate Title: Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myths_and_Legends_of_Babylonia_and_Assyria_(Lewis_Spence)
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide an engaging exploration of the mythology, religion, and history of ancient Babylonia and Assyria, merging scholarly insight with the romance of these ancient narratives. It offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of tales that characterize these civilizations, blending knowledge with captivating storytelling. The beginning of the work introduces the profound significance of Babylon and Assyria in historical and mythological contexts. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the civilizations that flourished along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, discussing their racial, cultural, and religious evolutions. The text hints at the pivotal figures and narratives that will follow, emphasizing the complexity of the ancient peoples and the enduring influence of their mythology on later religious traditions. The opening highlights the transition from obscurity to the recognition of these ancient cultures, preparing the reader for a journey into their rich mythological and historical landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955
Illustrator: Paul, Evelyn, 1883-1963
EBook No.: 45137
Published: Mar 15, 2014
Downloads: 371
Language: English
Subject: Legends
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian religion
Subject: Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian cults
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria
Alternate Title: Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myths_and_Legends_of_Babylonia_and_Assyria_(Lewis_Spence)
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide an engaging exploration of the mythology, religion, and history of ancient Babylonia and Assyria, merging scholarly insight with the romance of these ancient narratives. It offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of tales that characterize these civilizations, blending knowledge with captivating storytelling. The beginning of the work introduces the profound significance of Babylon and Assyria in historical and mythological contexts. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the civilizations that flourished along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, discussing their racial, cultural, and religious evolutions. The text hints at the pivotal figures and narratives that will follow, emphasizing the complexity of the ancient peoples and the enduring influence of their mythology on later religious traditions. The opening highlights the transition from obscurity to the recognition of these ancient cultures, preparing the reader for a journey into their rich mythological and historical landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955
Illustrator: Paul, Evelyn, 1883-1963
EBook No.: 45137
Published: Mar 15, 2014
Downloads: 371
Language: English
Subject: Legends
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian religion
Subject: Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian
Subject: Assyro-Babylonian cults
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.