The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness. Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation, complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text, will replace all other versions. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Myths from Mesopotamia Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and othres

edited and translated with an introduction and notes by Stephanie Dalley

Stephanie Dalley; Anonymous

Dalley, Stephanie.

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Oxford world's classics, Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press), Rev. ed., Oxford, New York, England, 2000

Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press), rei 98, Oxford, 1998

World's classics, Oxford [England] ; New York, 1991, ©1989

1st edition Oxford World's Classics, PS, 1989

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Oxford University Press USA, Oxford, 2008

Revised ed, Oxford, 2008

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Translated from Akkadian texts.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [332]-337).

Cover 1
Preface 8
Preface to Revised Edition 10
Contents 12
List of Figures 13
Sigla and Abbreviations 14
Introduction 16
Chronological Chart 22
Fig 1. Map of the Near East 23
Atrahasis 24
Atrahasis in History 24
The Names of Atrahasis 25
The Text 26
The Author, Ipiq-aya 26
Creation of Man 27
The Flood 27
Overpopulation and Mortality 31
ATRAHASIS 32
TABLET I 32
TABLET II 43
TABLET III 52
Notes to Atrahasis 59
The Epic of Gilgamesh 62
Gilgamesh in History 63
Early Sumerian Stories from Uruk 64
Different Versions of the Epic 68
Authorship and Composition 70
Gilgamesh and Kingship 72
GILGAMESH 73
TABLET I 73
TABLET II 82
TABLET III 86
TABLET IV 90
TABLET V 94
TABLET VI 100
TABLET VII 106
TABLET VIII 114
TABLET IX 118
TABLET X 122
TABLET XI 132
TABLET XII 143
Notes to Gilgamesh 148
Gilgamesh (Old Babylonian Version) 159
TABLET I (not extant) 159
TABLET II 159
TABLET III 165
TABLET IV 170
TABLETS V to IX (not extant) 171
TABLET X 172
TABLETS XI and XII (not extant) 174
Notes to Gilgamesh (Old Babylonian Version) 174
The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld 177
Notes to the Descent of Ishtar 183
Nergal and Ereshkigal 186
Notes to Nergal and Ereshkigal 199
Nergal and Ereshkigal (Amarna Version) 201
Notes to Nergal and Ereshkigal (Amarna Version) 204
Adapa 205
Notes to Adapa 211
Etana 212
TABLET I 213
TABLET II 214
TABLET III 219
Notes to Etana 223
Anzu 226
TABLET I 228
TABLET II 235
TABLET III 240
Anzu (Old Babylonian Version) 245
TABLET I (not extant) 245
TABLET II 245
TABLET III 248
Notes to Anzu 249
The Epic of Creation 251
Date of Composition 251
Related Themes in Anzu 253
The Ritual Connection 254
THE EPIC OF CREATION 256
TABLET I 256
TABLET II 262
TABLET III 267
TABLET IV 272
TABLET V 278
TABLET VI 283
TABLET VII 290
Notes to Epic of Creation 297
Theogony of Dunnu 301
Notes to Theogony of Dunnu 303
Erra and Ishum 305
TABLET I 308
TABLET II 316
TABLET III 321
TABLET IV 325
TABLET V 332
Notes to Erra and Ishum 336
Fig. 2 Mythical monsters referred to in the translations 339
Glossary of Deities, Places, and Key Terms 340
Select Bibliography 355
Supplement 1 (see p.22) 361
Supplement 2 (see p.65) 363
Supplement 3 (see p.66) 364
Supplement 4 (see p.242) 365

Between The Great Rivers Tigris And Euphrates Lies The Rich Alluvial Land Of Mesopotamia (now In Modern Iraq), Which Supported A Complex And Prosperous Society Over 4,000 Years Ago. The Stories Translated Here Are All Of Ancient Mesopotamia, And Include Not Only Myths About The Creation And Stories Of The Flood, But Also The Longest And Greatest Literary Composition, The Epic Of Gilgamesh. This Is The Story Of A Heroic Quest For Fame And Immortality, Pursued By A Man Of Great Strength Who Loses A Unique Opportunity Through A Moment's Weakness. So Much Has Been Discovered In Recent Years Both By Way Of New Tablets And Points Of Grammar And Lexicography That These New Translations By Stephanie Dalley Supersede All Previous Versions.--book Jacket. Atrahasis -- The Epic Of Gilgamesh, Standard Version -- [the Epic Of Gilgamesh], Old Babylonian Version -- The Descent Of Ishtar To The Underworld -- Nergal And Ereshkigal, Standard Version -- [nergal And Ereshkigal], Amarna Version -- Adapa -- Etana -- Anzu, Standard Version -- [anzu], Old Babylonian Version -- The Epic Of Creation -- Theogony Of Dunnu -- Erra And Ishum. Edited And Translated With An Introduction And Notes By Stephanie Dalley. Originally Published: 1989. Translated From Akkadian Texts. Bibliography: P. [332]-337.

Atrahasis the wise man, who built an ark and saved mankind from destruction, is a figure of immense prestige and antiquity to whom various literary and religious traditions were attached.

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