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Book SynopsisIn 1876, shortly before his early death, Assyriologist George Smith (184076) published this work, which drew extraordinary parallels between much earlier Babylonian documents and the biblical book of Genesis. The second edition, reissued here, was published in 1880, with corrections and additional material provided by Archibald Sayce.
Table of ContentsPreface; 1. The discovery of the Genesis legends; 2. Babylonian and Assyrian literature; 3. Chaldean legends transmitted through Berosus and other ancient authors; 4. Babylonian mythology; 5. Babylonian legend of the creation; 6. Other Babylonian accounts of the creation; 7. The sign of the god Zu; 8. The exploits of Dibbara; 9. Babylonian fables; 10. Fragments of miscellaneous texts; 11. The Izdubar legends; 12. Meeting of Hea-Bani and Izdubar; 13. Destruction of the tyrant Khumbaba; 14. The adventures of Istar; 15. Illness and wanderings of Izdubar; 16. The story of the flood and conclusion; 17. Conclusion; Index.
