02223cam a22003133u 4500 10887 UtSlPG 20260610133248.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PJ Wilson, Epiphanius, 1845-1916 Babylonian and Assyrian Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 The Epic of Ishtar and Izdubar -- Tablets and Cuneiform Inscriptions. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andy Schmitt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Babylonian and Assyrian Literature" by Epiphanius Wilson is a collection of ancient literary works, including the famed epic of Izdubar, hymns, tablets, and cuneiform inscriptions, published during the early 20th century. This work explores the rich literary and artistic heritage of the ancient Assyrian and Chaldean civilizations, emphasizing their contributions to history, poetry, and law through various preserved texts and inscriptions. The opening of the text outlines the context of Babylonian and Assyrian literature, celebrating its diversity and significance. It highlights how various forms of writing, especially the cuneiform script, allowed for the preservation of authentic historical and poetic works. Among these is the prominent "Epic of Izdubar," which introduces the titular hero, Izdubar, whose adventures intertwine with divine elements and the struggles of early humanity. The segment describes Izdubar's struggles with mythical beings and his relationships with the goddess Ishtar, which sets the stage for exploring themes of love, heroism, and the search for immortality throughout the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Assyro-Babylonian literature -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10887 52336 52336