Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
Contents
Marduk and the Babylonian creation myth -- The origins of Mesopotamian civilization -- Gilgamesh and the secret of eternal life -- Religion -- Utanapishtim survives the great flood -- Gods and goddesses -- The marriage of Ishtar and Tammuz -- Food and agriculture -- Ishtar in the underworld -- Clothing and jewelry -- Nergal and Ereshkigal -- Daily life -- The Epic of Erra -- War and weapons -- Etana and the eagle -- Kings and cities -- Marduk and Nabu -- Written language -- Craftspeople and trade.