Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria

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Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria

by Lewis Spence

EN·~11 hours·225 chapters

Chapters

225 total
1

LONDON - GEORGE G. HARRAP & COMPANY, LTD. - 2 & 3 PORTSMOUTH STREET KINGSWAY W.C. - 1916

0:12
2

PREFACE

2:28
3

CHAPTER I: BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA IN HISTORY AND LEGEND

3:44
4

The Akkadians

4:30
5

The Semite Conquerors

1:34
6

A Babylonian Conqueror

2:24
7

The First Library in Babylonia

1:54
8

Gudea

1:51
9

Khammurabi the Great

3:20
10

A Court Murder

1:59

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (689K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-03-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lewis Spence

Lewis Spence

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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