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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria

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    Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Lewis Spence. Readers will find themes of legends, assyro-Babylonian religion and assyro-Babylonian cults.

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    About Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria

    "Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria" by Lewis Spence is a book published in 1916. This work presents a curated selection of ancient Mesopotamian myths and legends, including the Gilgamesh Epic, alongside historical background of these civilizations. Spence draws comparisons to Western culture to make the material accessible to British readers. While critics noted inaccuracies and over-reliance on questionable sources, the book offers detailed explorations of Babylonian and Assyrian religion, mythology, and their lasting influence on law, literature, and surrounding cultures.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Legends
    • Assyro-Babylonian religion
    • Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian
    • Assyro-Babylonian cults

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    Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria was written by Lewis Spence.

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    It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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