Publisher's Synopsis
The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that provides a detailed account of two ancient Mesopotamian stories. The first story, the Babylonian Story of the Deluge, is an epic tale of a great flood that destroyed the world and was later retold in the biblical story of Noah's Ark. Budge provides a translation of the original cuneiform text, along with an analysis of its historical and cultural significance.The second story is the Epic of Gilgamish, one of the earliest known works of literature in human history. It tells the story of a legendary king who searches for immortality and encounters various challenges and adventures along the way. Budge's translation includes detailed notes on the text and its interpretation, as well as an exploration of its influence on later works of literature.Overall, the book is a fascinating exploration of two ancient stories that have had a profound impact on human culture and mythology. Budge's meticulous translation and analysis provide a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Mesopotamia.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.
