The Seven Tablets of Creation

The Seven Tablets of Creation is a book that delves into the Babylonian and Assyrian legends surrounding the creation of the world and humanity. Written by L. W. King, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the creation story as told through the seven tablets. These tablets are considered to be some of the oldest written records of creation myths and offer a unique insight into the beliefs and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.The book begins with an introduction to the tablets and their history, providing context and background information that helps readers understand the significance of these ancient texts. From there, King presents a translation of the tablets, providing a detailed account of the creation story as it was originally told.Throughout the book, King explores the various themes and motifs present in the creation story, including the role of the gods, the creation of the universe, the birth of humanity, and the struggle between good and evil. He also provides commentary and analysis on the text, helping readers to understand the significance of the story and its place in the history of mythology.Overall, The Seven Tablets of Creation is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique look into the ancient beliefs and culture of Mesopotamia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, ancient history, or the origins of human civilization.1902. This edition contains both Volume I and II of L.W. Kings' authoritative work on the Enuma Elish, the Babylonian creation myth. The Enuma Elish is the earliest written creation myth, in which the God Marduk battles the chaos Goddess Tiamat and her evil minions. Tiamat takes the form of a gigantic snake, and Marduk battles and defeats her using an arsenal of super-weapons. After his victory Marduk is made the leader of the Gods by acclamation. Marduk divides Tiamat's corpse into two portions, the upper half becoming the sky and the lower half, the earth. Marduk then creates humanity from his blood and bone. The Enuma Elish has long been considered by scholars to be primary source material for the book of Genesis. It has also been hypothesized that this is a legend about the overthrow of the matriarchy or records of some cosmic catastrophe. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.