Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955

Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria - 1 online resource : multiple file formats

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"Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria" by Lewis Spence is a book published in 1916. This work presents a curated selection of ancient Mesopotamian myths and legends, including the Gilgamesh Epic, alongside historical background of these civilizations. Spence draws comparisons to Western culture to make the material accessible to British readers. While critics noted inaccuracies and over-reliance on questionable sources, the book offers detailed explorations of Babylonian and Assyrian religion, mythology, and their lasting influence on law, literature, and surrounding cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Legends Assyro-Babylonian religion Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian Assyro-Babylonian cults

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