Before the Muses: An Anthology of Akkadian Literature
- ISBN-10
- 1883053765
- ISBN-13
- 9781883053765
- Category
- Akkadian language
- Pages
- 1044
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-01
- Author
- Benjamin Read Foster
Description
"Before the Muses offers a comprehensive anthology in new English translations, of the best writing from the Mesopotamian lands of Babylonia and Assyria: myths, epics, love poetry, prophecy, hymns, prayers, stories, wisdom, proverbs, and magic spells. The richness and variety of this ancient written legacy reveal the ideas, beliefs, feelings, and artful expression of men and women who speak to us from the dawn of civilization."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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