Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Hardback - 2010

Myths of Babylonia and Assyria is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie that explores the ancient myths and legends of Mesopotamia. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focuses on the myths of Babylonia, while the second part focuses on the myths of Assyria. The author delves into the ancient stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Mesopotamians. Mackenzie provides a detailed account of the creation myth, the epic of Gilgamesh, and other important myths that have shaped the culture and history of the region. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help the reader visualize the ancient world of Babylonia and Assyria. Overall, Myths of Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive and informative guide to the fascinating world of Mesopotamian mythology.With Historical Narrative and Comparative Notes. Illustrations.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.