The Babylonian Epic Of Gilgamesh And The Goddess Ishtar

The Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh and the Goddess Ishtar is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient Babylonian epic poem, Gilgamesh, which tells the story of a legendary king and his quest for immortality. The book also delves into the role of the goddess Ishtar in the epic and her significance in Babylonian mythology. The author provides a detailed analysis of the poem, its themes, and its cultural context. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient literature and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.