Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Sumerian Epic Of Paradise, The Flood And The Fall Of Man; Sumerian Liturgical Texts; The Epic Of Gilgamish; Sumerian Liturgies And Psalms"" is a collection of ancient Sumerian texts translated and compiled by Stephen Langdon in 1919. The book includes the Sumerian Epic of Paradise, which tells the story of the creation of the world, the gods, and mankind. It also features the Flood and the Fall of Man, which recounts the story of a great flood that destroyed the world and the subsequent fall of humanity.In addition to these epics, the book includes Sumerian liturgical texts, which are religious hymns and prayers that were recited during religious ceremonies. These texts offer insights into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Sumerians.The book also features the Epic of Gilgamish, which is one of the earliest known works of literature in the world. This epic tells the story of Gilgamesh, a legendary king who embarks on a quest for immortality.Finally, the book includes Sumerian liturgies and psalms, which are additional religious texts that were used in Sumerian religious ceremonies. These texts provide further insight into the religious practices of the ancient Sumerians.Overall, Langdon's book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mythology and religious practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations.The University Of Pennsylvania Museum Publications Of The Babylonian Section Volume Ten.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.
