Description

The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish with an Account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. This book is a comprehensive account of two of the most important works of ancient Mesopotamian literature - the Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish. The Babylonian Story of the Deluge is an ancient myth that describes a great flood that destroyed the world. The Epic of Gilgamish, on the other hand, is a legendary tale that tells the story of a king who embarks on a quest for immortality. In addition to these two works, the book also provides an account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh, which were some of the most important libraries of the ancient world. The book explores the history and significance of these libraries, as well as their role in preserving and disseminating ancient texts. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Mesopotamian literature and history. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of two important works of literature, as well as a fascinating exploration of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh.Contents: The Story of the Deluge; The Library of Nineveh; Ashur-Bani-Pal's Prism; Sumerian Literature; Colophons of Tablets; Gilgamish; the Tablets.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.