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100 1 _aMaspero, G.
_q(Gaston),
_d1846-1916
245 1 0 _aHistory of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 3 (of 12)
246 1 _aHistory of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 3 (of 12)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-16
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 3 (of 12)" by G. Maspero is a historical account presumably written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the ancient civilizations of Chaldæa and the significant myths, inhabitants, cities, and dynasties that shaped their history. It presents a detailed exploration of creation myths and the foundational beliefs that characterized early human civilizations in these regions. The opening of the book elaborates on the mythological origins of the universe, specifically focusing on the primordial creation from chaos involving gods such as Apsu and Tiâmat. It describes their offspring, including key deities like Marduk, who is chosen by the gods to combat Tiâmat and restore order. The narrative conveys the epic struggle and eventual victory, intertwining mythological elements with the cultural history of the Chaldæan civilization. It establishes a backdrop for understanding how these legends influenced the social and religious structures of ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the context of their creation myths and their depictions of gods and monsters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
653 _aMiddle East -- History
653 _aEgypt -- History -- To 640 A.D.
653 _aCivilization, Ancient
700 1 _aSayce, A. H.
_q(Archibald Henry),
_d1845-1933
700 1 _aMcClure, M. L.,
_d-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17323
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