Sumerian Epic Of Paradise, The Flood And The Fall Of Man; Sumerian Liturgical Texts; The Epic Of Gilgamish; Sumerian Liturgies And Psalms (1919)

The book ""Sumerian Epic Of Paradise, The Flood And The Fall Of Man; Sumerian Liturgical Texts; The Epic Of Gilgamish; Sumerian Liturgies And Psalms (1919)"" by Stephen Langdon is a collection of ancient Sumerian texts translated into English. The book includes several epic tales and liturgical texts, such as the story of the creation of the world and the first humans, the epic flood that destroyed the world, and the fall of man from grace. The book also includes the famous epic of Gilgamesh, which tells the story of a legendary king who embarks on a quest for immortality. Additionally, the book features a selection of Sumerian liturgies and psalms, which were used in religious ceremonies and rituals. The translations are based on the original cuneiform texts and provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Sumerians.The University Of Pennsylvania Museum Publications Of The Babylonian Section Volume Ten.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.