Bibliograph

Ancient Mesopotamian civilization, Gretchen Wildwood and Rupert Matthews

Type

Label

Ancient Mesopotamian civilization, Gretchen Wildwood and Rupert Matthews

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Mesopotamian civilization

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

316013424

Responsibility statement

Gretchen Wildwood and Rupert Matthews

Series statement

Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends

Table Of Contents

Marduk and the Babylonian creation myth -- The origins of Mesopotamian civilization -- Gilgamesh and the secret of eternal life -- Religion -- Utanapishtim survives the great flood -- Gods and goddesses -- The marriage of Ishtar and Tammuz -- Food and agriculture -- Ishtar in the underworld -- Clothing and jewelry -- Nergal and Ereshkigal -- Daily life -- The Epic of Erra -- War and weapons -- Etana and the eagle -- Kings and cities -- Marduk and Nabu -- Written language -- Craftspeople and trade

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor