The Seven Tablets Of Creation by William King
the Babylonian and Assyrian Legends concerning the Creation of the World and of Mankind
A scholarly translation and analysis of ancient Mesopotamian creation myths, centered on the Enuma Elish inscribed on seven cuneiform tablets. It traces the divine struggle culminating in Marduk’s defeat of Tiamat, the ordering of the cosmos, and the creation of humanity, while presenting variant readings, philological notes, and archaeological context. The work also compares these traditions with neighboring cultures, highlighting their influence on later Near Eastern religious thought.
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- 1902
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