Publisher's Synopsis
The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by James Alan Montgomery. The book is a collection of ancient texts that were discovered in the 1920s in the city of Ras Shamra, Syria. These texts were written in the Ugaritic language, which is a language that was spoken in the area around 1400 BCE. The texts contain stories and myths about the gods and goddesses that were worshipped in the ancient Near East. The book is a large print edition, which means that the text is printed in a larger font than usual, making it easier to read for people who have difficulty reading small print. The book includes a translation of the Ugaritic texts into English, as well as an introduction that provides background information on the discovery of the texts and their significance in the study of ancient Near Eastern mythology. Overall, The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mythology of the ancient Near East, and its large print format makes it accessible to a wider audience.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This Text Is Contained In Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society Held At Philadelphia For Promoting Useful Knowledge, V4 1935.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.
