Sumerian Myths. From the Great Flood and the Epic of Gilgamesh to the God Enki and the Bird Anzu

One of the oldest civilizations — the Sumerian — still remains an object of mystifications. Where did the Sumerians come from? How did they explain life and death? What deities did they worship? And what did they see as the... purpose of man?
Sumerian mythology has been largely reconstructed from later Babylonian and Assyrian sources, which revealed to the world the tale of the Flood, the legend of the land without death or sorrow, and the feats of Gilgamesh. "Sumerian Myths" will tell about celestial and terrestrial gods, heroes and demons, legends and amulets, sacred rituals and magical spells.
From the Author
The civilization of the Sumerians is associated with a vast number of mysteries and mystifications. The cultural legacy of this people has passed through the ages, but many traditions and rituals of the Sumerians are still shrouded in mystery.
The tale of the Flood and the saving ark, the legend of the wonderful place where there is neither death nor sorrow... these and other stories found new life in Babylon and, echoing in the Bible, have reached our days.
What drove the people who created this epic, what meanings did they embed in it, and what did they want to convey to the next generation? Is it possible to answer these questions today?
By understanding the Sumerians' view of the universe and the purpose of man in it, “standing next to the altars” of Sumerian gods, we will undoubtedly get closer to the answers to these questions.
The aim of this book is to talk about Sumerian mythology, largely restored from later Babylonian and Assyrian sources. It is intended for a wide range of readers.
Who is this book for
For lovers of history and mythology.
For those who want to immerse themselves in the past and find parallels with the present.