The Babylonian Epic Of Gilgamesh And The Goddess Ishtar

by Charles Francis Horne (Editor)

""The Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh and the Goddess Ishtar"" by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive study of one of the oldest and most famous epic poems in the world. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the epic of Gilgamesh, which tells the story of a legendary king of Uruk who seeks immortality and encounters various challenges along the way. The author explores the historical and cultural context of the poem, as well as its literary and mythological significance. The book also examines the role of the goddess Ishtar in the epic, who plays a pivotal role in the story and represents a powerful force in Babylonian mythology. Horne delves into the symbolism and meaning behind Ishtar's character and her interactions with Gilgamesh, shedding light on the complex relationship between gods and mortals in ancient Mesopotamia. Overall, ""The Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh and the Goddess Ishtar"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient literature, mythology, or history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Babylon and the enduring legacy of one of its most enduring literary works.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Sacred Books and Early Literature of the Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Charles Francis Horne (born January 12, 1870 in Jersey City, New Jersey - died September 13, 1942 in Annapolis, Maryland) was an American author of books. He wrote or edited more than one hundred books, mostly multi-volume history works. He was a Professor of English at City College of New York.

Reviews

[Sky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so 2 stars might be a little harsh, but it's really just based on my deep dislike of Gilgamesh in general. From what I gathered from the book he was a horrible man, and not too good of a king either. I mean really, did he have to have EVERY woman in the kingdom?
I did love the references to dreams and the importance they played in the story, as well as the strong metaphors that were dreamlike throughout the book.

Besides that, on a truly format based level, I enjoyed reading the story. As I read every passage I imagined it being written in pictograph form (even though this was not the form it was written in) because it seemed like such a visual story. Especially the pages where it repeated itself over and over again like a mantra... the repetition was almost the writers way of telling time... the more something was repeated, the more time had passed, and the more effort was expended. Looking at it historically it must have been incredibly entertaining.

Looking at the book in a modern perspective it was incredibly childish and seems more like an entry into a dream journal than anything.