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  • Mesopotamian Mythology

  • A Captivating Guide to Ancient Near Eastern Myths
  • By: Matt Clayton
  • Narrated by: Mike Reaves
  • Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Mesopotamian Mythology

By: Matt Clayton
Narrated by: Mike Reaves
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If you're looking for a captivating collection of Mesopotamian myths, then keep reading....

The civilizations that grew up in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys many thousands of years ago have left important legacies: agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, the wheel, and writing.

This present volume of Mesopotamian myths is divided into three sections. The first of these contains creation myths, the most extended of which is the Enuma Elish, or Babylonian creation story. In this myth, the god Marduk does battle with the dragon Tiamat, and from her body and that of her second-in-command, he creates the world. The story of Atrahasis involves not original creation but re-creation, since this is the myth of the Great Flood that the gods send to wash everything away. Etana’s tale is less cosmic in nature than the preceding two stories: the act of creation involved is Etana’s attempt to have a child and thus an heir to his throne.

The deeds and foibles of the Mesopotamian gods are on display in the second section, in stories that inform us about the characters of these divinities and which contain themes that tell us something about Mesopotamian concepts of cosmic order. In the first story, the goddess Ishtar decides to visit the Underworld where the goddess Ereshkigal holds sway. When Ereshkigal worries that Ishtar plans to supplant her, she sets a trap that holds Ishtar prisoner until she is rescued. Ereshkigal’s deed has cosmic implications: since Ishtar is a fertility goddess, her imprisonment means that procreation on Earth is suspended.

Mesopotamian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Near Eastern Myths, you'll find the following Sumerian myths and topics covered:

  • Creation myths
  • Tales of gods and goddesses
  • Selections from the Epic of Gilgamesh
  • And much more!

So if you want a captivating collection of Mesopotamian myths, listen to this audiobook!

©2019 Matt Clayton (P)2020 Matt Clayton
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  • Categories: History
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All good, very fast delivery, thank you!

A key to perception ancient cult and its development. It is a classical audible about ancient Sumerian civilization. Really wonderful !!!!

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Excelelnt Research Material

Various stories of key history/myth with keys made from the latest knowledge of the languages, together with an analytical summary.

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pretty good too

Excellent, easy-to-understand, chock full of illustrations overview on Mesopotamia. First-rate historical. The included audible is pretty good also.

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Great if you are interested

If you are interested as to the myths that produced a number of the works of the Old Testament, here is the audible that explains a lot of the disconnects that you may have imagined about.

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Well done

Matt Clayton did a fabulous job. I would suggest this AUDIBLE to anybody who is engaged in diving deep into human history.

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An interesting audible

The writer here accepts you to the boat, assists you to get seated, hands you the poles and then with a gentle push sets you adrift with each story. No glad-handing, toxic, but nice.

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Very well researched

Very well investigated and accurate. I'd suggest this audible to anyone that would like to read about Mesopotamian Myths and Legends, and it would be a great reference.

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Clarifies certain aspects of society.

Nice to be able to understand the source material concerning Mesopotamia and the Annunaki. Very entertaining audible.

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Worth it.

It was very satisfying to see the connections between religious paths and how they have or may have, combined these stories into their own and to extrapolate how these stories have come down into many other cultures not considered but be able to see the themes as they may have changed even up to the present day.

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excellent

It is entertaining and educational. If you are new to Sumerian LOVER this is audible for you.

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