Myths of Babylon

Here we find humankind battling with the elements in the flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city state in 1800 BC was a centre of spiritual, economic and military power, each represented in the fragments and myths of this book of classic tales.

About the author

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

Here we find humankind battling with the elements in the flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city state in 1800 BC was a centre of spiritual, economic and military power, each represented in the fragments and myths of this book of classic tales.

Product details

• Authors: J.k. Jackson, Jake Jackson
• Assisted by: J. K. Jackson (Editor), J.k. Jackson (Editor), Jake Jackson (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781786647634
• ISBN: 978-1-78664-763-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends; The World's Greatest Myths and Legends; World's Greatest Myths and Leg
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Mind, Body, Spirit