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Hooke, S. H.

Middle Eastern Mythology

Penguin Books, 1963

17.50 €

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Year of publication
1963
ISBN
0140136878
Place of printing
London
Author
Hooke, S. H.
Publishers
Penguin Books
Edition
First Edition
Keyword
Mythology Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite Canaanite. Hebrew
Binding description
S
Dust jacket
No
State of preservation
Very Good
Binding
Softcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

An original vintage Penguin edition [A 546] The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the fascinating subjects of this comparative survey. Based on firsthand sources, it recounts legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. 199p.Plates. Paper is age-toned, but otherwise is neat clean and tight.
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