The Babylonian Legends Of The Creation - A. Wallis Budge, E.
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A beacon from the ancient world, this is the creation story that shaped civilizations and still sparks the imagination. The Babylonian Legends Of The Creation opens a doorway into Mesopotamian genesis narratives, where primeval gods and cosmic beginnings unfold with mythic clarity and human awe. E. A. Wallis Budge's eloquent translation gathers a timeless collection of cuneiform myth text into one accessible volume. More than a scholarly key to early Mesopotamia, it offers a lyrical encounter with the forces that ordered the world-from the dawn of creation to the shaping of culture and law.…mehr

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A beacon from the ancient world, this is the creation story that shaped civilizations and still sparks the imagination. The Babylonian Legends Of The Creation opens a doorway into Mesopotamian genesis narratives, where primeval gods and cosmic beginnings unfold with mythic clarity and human awe. E. A. Wallis Budge's eloquent translation gathers a timeless collection of cuneiform myth text into one accessible volume. More than a scholarly key to early Mesopotamia, it offers a lyrical encounter with the forces that ordered the world-from the dawn of creation to the shaping of culture and law. The book speaks with a voice both archival and living, inviting readers of antiquity and modern curiosity alike to trace how ancient myths informed daily life, literature, and the imagination of later ages. This new Alpha Editions release is not merely a restoration; it is a reawakening of a cultural treasure. Out of print for decades, it has been refreshed for today's readers and future generations, preserving its historical resonance while making it vivid for contemporary study and contemplation. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to mythic narratives, a student of Mesopotamia, or a collector of classic literature, this volume offers a singular, enduring encounter with a rich ancient myth collection and the broader story of Mesopotamia in the ancient Near East.
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E.A. Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was a distinguished Brit ish Egyptologist, linguist, and scholar known for his extensive contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian culture and re ligion. With a prolific career that spanned over five decades, Budge's work focused on translating and interpreting ancient Egyptian texts, making them accessible to a broader audience. His notable publications include The Egyptian Book of the Dead and The Gods of the Egyptians, which have become foundational texts in the study of Egyptian mythology and his tory. Budge's meticulous research and translations have greatly enriched our understanding of ancient Egypt, cementing his place as a leading figure in the field of Egyptology