Sumerian Epic Of Paradise, The Flood And The Fall Of Man; Sumerian Liturgical Texts; The Epic Of Gilgamish; Sumerian Liturgies And Psalms (1919) - Stephen Langdon - Bog

The book ""Sumerian Epic Of Paradise, The Flood And The Fall Of Man; Sumerian Liturgical Texts; The Epic Of Gilgamish; Sumerian Liturgies And Psalms"" is a collection of ancient Sumerian texts translated and compiled by Stephen Langdon in 1919. The book includes several important Sumerian literary works, including the epic of Gilgamesh, which tells the story of a legendary king who seeks immortality, as well as creation myths, flood stories, and hymns to the gods. The book also includes liturgical texts and psalms that were used in Sumerian religious ceremonies. These texts provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of one of the earliest civilizations in human history. Langdon's translations are considered to be some of the most accurate and reliable available, making this book an important resource for scholars of ancient history and religion.The University Of Pennsylvania Museum Publications Of The Babylonian Section Volume Ten.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.