The Babylonian Legends of the Creation by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge
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"The Babylonian Legends of the Creation" by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the ancient Babylonian and Assyrian myths surrounding the creation of the world, the gods, and the legendary struggle between the god Marduk and the dragon Tiâmat, providing insights into the beliefs and cosmology of these ancient civilizations. The beginning of this book delves into the discovery of
ancient clay tablets that contain these creation legends, highlighting the efforts of archaeologists and Assyriologists in uncovering and translating these texts. The narrative introduces various gods, including Marduk and Tiâmat, and sets up the context for the epic battle that forms the central mythological theme. It further explains how these legends not only narrate the creation of the heavens and the earth but also serve to glorify the god Marduk, capturing the complex interplay of power and divinity in Babylonian culture. The accounts suggest a rich tapestry of mythological significance, intertwining the acts of creation with themes of conflict and supremacy within the pantheon of gods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Babylonian Legends of the Creation |
| Credits | Produced by the PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Cosmogony, Babylonian |
| Subject | Assyro-Babylonian literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9914 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09914-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1611 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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