
LONDON - GEORGE G. HARRAP & COMPANY, LTD. - 2 & 3 PORTSMOUTH STREET KINGSWAY W.C. - 1916
PREFACE
CHAPTER I: BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA IN HISTORY AND LEGEND
The Akkadians
The Semite Conquerors
A Babylonian Conqueror
The First Library in Babylonia
Gudea
Khammurabi the Great
A Court Murder
This volume invites listeners into the glittering world of ancient Babylon and Assyria, where myth and history intertwine like the rivers that shaped their valleys. The author strips away the dense academic jargon of older studies, presenting the core of Chaldean romance in clear, vivid language that brings gods, heroes, and epic battles to life. Readers will hear tales of mighty soldiers, solemn priests, and the celestial mysteries that birthed astrology and early magic.
Beyond the legends themselves, the book weaves the cultural backdrop that made these stories possible, linking them to the great religions that later emerged from the region. Frequent nods to biblical passages add a familiar touch, while the narrative stays grounded in archaeological discoveries that have revealed the splendor of forgotten temples and palaces. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of how these ancient narratives still echo in the modern imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (689K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-03-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1955
A lively Scottish writer of folklore, mythology, and the occult, remembered for making ancient legends feel vivid and adventurous. His books range from Celtic tradition to Atlantis and ancient Egypt, blending wide reading with a storyteller’s energy.
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