Middle Eastern Mythology
Download or Read eBook Middle Eastern Mythology PDF written by S. H. Hooke and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : S. H. Hooke |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486435512 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486435510 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Middle Eastern Mythology by : S. H. Hooke
Book excerpt: The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
