The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts

The Ras Shamra Mythological Texts is a book written by James Alan Montgomery. This book is a comprehensive collection of ancient texts and myths from the city of Ugarit, also known as Ras Shamra, located in modern-day Syria. The texts are written in a cuneiform script and are believed to date back to the 14th century BCE.The book includes translations of various mythological texts, including stories of the gods and goddesses of the Ugaritic pantheon, as well as tales of heroic figures and their adventures. The texts also shed light on the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Ugaritic people.Montgomery provides detailed commentary and analysis of each text, drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern mythology and religion, as well as for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient world.This Text Is Contained In Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society Held At Philadelphia For Promoting Useful Knowledge, V4 1935.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.