Author: Edward Chiera
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019360699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This volume provides an introduction to the literature of ancient Sumer, including translations of hymns, epics, and myths. Edward Chiera, a renowned scholar of the ancient Near East, offers insights into the religious beliefs and cultural practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: Edward Chiera
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 117

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Author: Samuel Noah Kramer
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1839742941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 253

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The Sumerians were a non-Semitic, non-Indo-European people who flourished in southern Babylonia from the beginning of the fourth to the end of the third millennium B.C. During this long stretch of time the Sumerians, whose racial and linguistic affiliations are still unclassifiable, represented the dominant cultural group of the entire Near East. This cultural dominance manifested itself in three directions: 1. It was the Sumerians who developed and probably invented the cuneiform system of writing which was adopted by nearly all the peoples of the Near East and without which the cultural progress of western Asia would have been largely impossible. 2. The Sumerians developed religious and spiritual concepts together with a remarkably well integrated pantheon which influenced profoundly all the peoples of the Near East, including the Hebrews and the Greeks. Moreover, by way of Judaism, Christianity, and Mohammedanism, not a few of these spiritual and religious concepts have permeated the modern civilized world. 3. The Sumerians produced a vast and highly developed literature, largely poetic in character, consisting of epics and myths, hymns and lamentations, proverbs and “words of wisdom.” These compositions are inscribed in cuneiform script on clay tablets which date largely from approximately 2000 B.C.

Author: Samuel Noah Kramer
Publisher:
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Category : Mythology, Sumerian
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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Author: Joshua Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781802162622
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Author: Samuel Shepherd
Publisher: Samuel Shepherd
ISBN: 183938834X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 159

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📚 Discover the Mysteries of Sumerian Civilization! 📚 🌟 SUMERIAN CIVILIZATION 🌟 Annunaki Gods, Sumerian Tablets, Ancient Mesopotamian History, and Hermetic Wisdom 🏛️ BOOK 1 - GATEWAY TO SUMER: FIRST STEPS IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIAN HISTORY Step into the dawn of civilization! This book is your introductory guide to the earliest known civilization. Explore the rise of city-states like Ur and Uruk, uncover the secrets of Sumerian political structures, and learn how these ancient people turned barren land into fertile fields through advanced irrigation techniques. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike! 📜 BOOK 2 - DECODING THE TABLETS: AN INTRODUCTION TO SUMERIAN TEXTS AND ANNUNAKI LORE Unlock the wisdom of the ancients! Dive deep into the world’s first writing system—cuneiform. This volume unveils the rich literary heritage of the Sumerians, from epic myths to legal codes. Discover the enigmatic Annunaki gods and their significant roles in Sumerian mythology. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and intellectual life of ancient Mesopotamia. 🔮 BOOK 3 - ADVANCED MESOPOTAMIAN PRACTICES: RITUALS AND HERMETIC WISDOM OF THE SUMERIANS Explore the mystical side of Sumer! This volume takes you into the heart of Sumerian spiritual practices. Learn about their elaborate rituals, magical rites, and the Hermetic wisdom that influenced later cultures. Whether you're interested in ancient religions, esoteric traditions, or early medical practices, this book provides an in-depth look at the spiritual life of the Sumerians. 🧠 BOOK 4 - EXPERT ANALYSIS: SCHOLARLY DEBATES AND LATEST RESEARCH IN SUMERIAN STUDIES Join the cutting-edge of Sumerian scholarship! This book brings you the latest discoveries and scholarly debates in the field. From new archaeological finds to advanced interpretations of cuneiform texts, explore how modern science and research continue to unveil the mysteries of the Sumerians. Perfect for academics, researchers, and anyone passionate about ancient history. 🌐 Why You’ll Love This Series: Comprehensive Coverage: Each book delves into different aspects of Sumerian civilization, providing a well-rounded understanding. Expert Insights: Written by leading scholars, offering reliable and up-to-date information. Engaging and Accessible: Clear, engaging writing makes complex topics accessible to all readers. Richly Illustrated: Beautiful images and diagrams bring ancient Sumer to life. 🔥 Get Your Copy Now and Start Your Journey into the Ancient World! 🔥 📖 Available in Paperback, and eBook formats. 📖 📚 Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Mesopotamia with the ultimate series on Sumerian Civilization! 📚 ✨ Praise for the Series: 🌟 "A masterful exploration of the roots of civilization." 🌟 "An indispensable resource for anyone interested in ancient history." 🌟 "Beautifully written and thoroughly researched—a must-read!" 🔗 Order Now 🔗 Step back in time and uncover the legacy of the Sumerians—order your copy today!

Author: Edward Chiera
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019356876
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The cuneiform texts collected in this volume offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the ancient Sumerians. Edward Chiera provides translations and commentary on a wide variety of texts, including hymns, myths, and legal documents. His work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191027219
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness. Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation, complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text, will replace all other versions. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author: Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 884

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Has appendices.

Author: Norah Romney
Publisher: DTTV PUBLICATIONS
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 199

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A Mysterious Group of People came to settle in southern Mesopotamia, sometime around 5400BC. What is now the modern state of Iraq, the first city of Mesopotamia was founded named Eridu. Although historians have generally regarded this as the world’s first city, we have seen this challenged on numerous occasions by recent discoveries too numerous to mention here. Eridu had all the things we ordinarily associate with an ancient city: temples, administrative buildings, housing, agriculture, markets, art, and, of course, walls to keep out unsavoury characters.The elusive aspect is we have absolutely no idea where they acquired their language, and bizarre language it is, we have no idea what they originally looked like. Their language, which we call Sumerian, and the subsequent Akkadian derivative were linguistic isolates. Sumerian is the oldest known written language on Earth, and any languages it might have derived from or developed alongside have been lost to time. Figuring out what their baffling ethnic identity based on their art is a doomed effort, because their art was so stylized that a good case could be made that it portrays people of any ethnicity, or the people they encountered. The Sumerian language was not Semitic, and the Akkadian conquests of 2334 BCE disrupted the ethnic and cultural isolation of the Sumerian people. By about 2000 BCE, the Sumerians were speaking Akkadian and the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations were regarded as a single enterprise.Does this mean that we’ll never know how the Sumerian language developed, or where the Sumerians originally came from? Well if any reasonably well-preserved Sumerian bones can be found DNA testing could tell us their ethnic origin. Although this all sounds murky, we have literature left in the form if cuneiform writing that speaks volumes on their day to day life and their highly unusual gods. The Sumerian pantheon reads like wild science fiction at times and although they often speak of their own origins in terms of their gods and family ties many have chosen to label this as mythology, ignore it, or merely treat it in a literature aspect.