The Babylonian Legends of the Creation

In «The Babylonian Legends of the Creation,» E. A. Wallis Budge offers an extensive examination of ancient Mesopotamian cosmology through a collection of myths that illuminate the cultural and theological landscape of early civilization. The book deftly intertwines an array of creation myths, primarily focusing on the Enuma Elish, and employs a meticulous philological approach that showcases Budge's adept translations of cuneiform texts. His literary style reflects a deep reverence for the source material, placing these legends within their historical and archaeological context while engaging with... Sonra