This book investigates the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence in Greek myths of the early archaic period. Beginning with myths of the goddess Inanna, her consort Dumuzi and the heroic warrior god Ninurta, the author examines major Greek works in the light of central Mesopotamian ideas, principally those incorporated in the journeys of the gods. Connections between Mesopotamian ideas and motifs shed light on the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Demeter and Persephone, Aphrodite and Athena, and on Hesiod's "Theogony" and ...
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This book investigates the nature and extent of Mesopotamian influence in Greek myths of the early archaic period. Beginning with myths of the goddess Inanna, her consort Dumuzi and the heroic warrior god Ninurta, the author examines major Greek works in the light of central Mesopotamian ideas, principally those incorporated in the journeys of the gods. Connections between Mesopotamian ideas and motifs shed light on the Homeric hymns to Apollo, Demeter and Persephone, Aphrodite and Athena, and on Hesiod's "Theogony" and "Works and Days".
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered silver at the spine. ISBN: 0415083710 Pages: 278 Fine in near fine dust jacket. Excellent condition.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0415083710. Light Foxing to DJ flaps and textblock. Else very minor shelfwear. Book in plastic sleeve. Foxing/dustsoiling to top of textblock.; 292 pages; The Mesopotamian influence on Greek mythology in literary works of the epic period is considerable-yet it is a largely unexplored field. In this book Charles Penglase investigates major Mesopotamian and Greek myths. His examination concentrates on journey myths. A major breakthrough is achieved in the recognition of the extent of Mesopotamian influence and in the understanding of the colourful myths involved.
