Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia
Author | : Jeremy A. Black |
Publisher | : British museum Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015052942128 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia written by Jeremy A. Black and published by British museum Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Mesopotamia was a highly complex culture whose achievements included the invention of writing. This illustrated text offers a reference guide to Mesopotamian religion, mythology and magic between about 3000 BC and the advent of the Christian era. Gods, goddesses, demons, monsters, magic, myths, religious symbolism, rituals and the spiritual world are all discussed in alphabetical entries ranging from short accounts to extended essays.