The Standard Babylonian Epic of Anzu
Introduction, Cuneiform Text, Transliteration, Score, Glossary, Indices and Sign List
Amar Annus
The Standard Babylonian Epic of Anzu
Introduction, Cuneiform Text, Transliteration, Score, Glossary, Indices and Sign List
Amar Annus
This third volume in the SAACT series presents both the cuneiform text and transliteration of the Anzu epic, which describes the battle between the god Ninurta and monster Anzu. Complete glossaries, name indices and sign lists make this a choice resource for research on this vital piece of Mesopotamian literature and mythology.
- Description
- Table of Contents
- Subjects
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
The Anzu Epic in the Context of Sumerian Mythology
‘Cosmic Battle’ in the Assyrian Royal Inscriptions
Anzu, Erra and the Tablet of Destinies
The Interpretation and Importance of the Anzu Epic
Manuscripts
Abbreviations and Symbols
CUNEIFORM TEXT
Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablet 3
TRANSLITERATION
Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablet 3
SCORE (SYNOPSIS OF THE OB AND SB VERSIONS)
Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablet 3
GLOSSARY AND INDICES
Logograms and Their Readings
Glossary
Index of Names
Index of Manuscripts
SIGN LIST
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