Myths from Mesopotamia
Creation, The Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others
(Author) Stephanie DalleyThe stories translated here all of ancient Mesopotamia, and include not only myths about the Creation and stories of the Flood, but also the longest and greatest literary composition, the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is the story of a heroic quest for fame and immortality, pursued by a man of great strength who loses a unique opportunity through a moment's weakness. So much has been discovered in recent years both by way of new tablets and points of grammar and lexicography that these new translations by Stephanie Dalley supersede all previous versions. -- from back cover.
Stephanie Dalley
Stephanie Dalley is a renowned British scholar and author known for her groundbreaking work in deciphering ancient cuneiform texts, particularly the Epic of Gilgamesh. Her meticulous research and clear writing style have shed new light on the world's oldest known epic poem, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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