Publisher's Synopsis
The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish with an Account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book contains two ancient Mesopotamian texts, namely the Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish. The Babylonian Story of the Deluge is a narrative that tells the story of a great flood that destroyed the world, while the Epic of Gilgamish is an epic poem that recounts the adventures of a legendary Sumerian king. In addition to the two texts, the book also includes an account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh, which were discovered in the mid-19th century and contained a vast collection of cuneiform tablets. Budge provides a detailed description of the libraries and their contents, as well as their significance for the study of ancient Near Eastern history and culture. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Mesopotamian literature and history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs, myths, and legends of one of the world's oldest civilizations.Contents: The Story of the Deluge; The Library of Nineveh; Ashur-Bani-Pal's Prism; Sumerian Literature; Colophons of Tablets; Gilgamish; the Tablets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
