Sumerian Myths and Legends: The Untold Stories of Sumerian Gods, Goddesses, Kings, Heroes and the Birth of Civilization - Couverture souple

Hallow, Drayen

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798304063821

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Discover the Forgotten World That Shaped Humanity’s Greatest Stories.

Before Egypt’s pyramids or Greece’s Olympian gods, a mighty civilization thrived—the Sumerians, humanity’s first storytellers. Their myths, etched into clay thousands of years ago, hold the secrets of creation, gods at war, tragic love, and heroic quests that shaped the very foundation of human culture.
Are you ready to step into a world where gods walked among men, shadows ruled the underworld, and the great flood rewrote the destiny of humanity?
What This Book Offers

• Unearth the World’s Oldest Myths: From the creation of the universe to the heroism of Gilgamesh, discover stories that predate all others.
• Meet the Immortal Gods and Heroes: Learn about Enki the wise, Inanna the ambitious goddess, and Ziusudra, the man who survived divine wrath.
• Explore the Mysteries of the Underworld: Journey through the Seven Gates of Death, where the living dared not go.
• Understand Their Lasting Influence: See how Sumerian myths shaped Babylonian, Greek, and even modern culture.

Key Features

• Captivating retellings of the Sumerian creation myths, flood legends, and divine rivalries.
• Pronunciation guides to help readers connect with names like Enlil, Inanna, and Ereshkigal.
• Insightful analysis of how these stories reflect universal human themes—love, loss, ambition, and survival.
• Stunning descriptions of artifacts, symbols, and rituals that bring the myths to life.
• A rich appendix with timelines, glossaries, and maps for a deeper exploration of the Sumerian world.

Why You Need This Book

• If you’re fascinated by ancient civilizations and want a book that’s immersive, meticulously researched, and powerfully written.
• If you’re looking for the origins of storytelling—a place where gods shaped mortals and myths forged civilizations.
• If you want a unique perspective on humanity’s earliest attempts to understand life, death, and the cosmos.

📖 Don’t let history’s first stories fade into silence.
Get your copy of Sumerian Myths and Legends today and uncover the myths that continue to shape our world!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798304063821
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 129
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