
Transcriber’s Notes
PREFACE BY THE EDITOR.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
Chapter I. THE DISCOVERY OF THE GENESIS LEGENDS.
Chapter II. BABYLONIAN AND ASSYRIAN LITERATURE.
Chapter III. CHALDEAN LEGENDS TRANSMITTED THROUGH BEROSUS AND OTHER ANCIENT AUTHORS.
Chapter IV. BABYLONIAN MYTHOLOGY.
Chapter V. BABYLONIAN LEGEND OF THE CREATION.
Chapter VI. OTHER BABYLONIAN ACCOUNTS OF THE CREATION.
Chapter VII. THE SIN OF THE GOD ZU.
Delve into a remarkable world where ancient clay tablets speak alongside familiar biblical narratives. This volume brings together newly deciphered Babylonian texts that recount creation, the great flood, the tower of Babel, and the fates of early heroes, offering a fresh perspective that predates the traditional scriptures. The author’s careful translation reveals the distinct language, mythology, and cultural nuances that shaped these age‑old stories.
Beyond the translations, the work is enriched by scholarly notes that trace the painstaking process of reconstructing fragmented inscriptions. Readers will discover how modern Assyrian studies have transformed vague fragments into vivid accounts, shedding light on forgotten rituals and ancient worldviews. The blend of historical insight and vivid storytelling makes this a compelling listen for anyone curious about the roots of myth and the early voices that echo through our collective past.
Full title
The Chaldean Account of Genesis Containing the description of the creation, the fall of man, the deluge, the tower of Babel, the times of the patriarchs
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (420K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-10-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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