June 2023

The Epic of Gilgamesh

2023-06-24T20:48:16-07:00June 1st, 2023|Ancient History / Human Origins, Catalog|

Subtitle: An Old Babylonian Version Author: Morris Jastrow and Albert T. Clay This epic poem is the oldest known in history, predating Homer’s Iliadby about 1500 years. Gilgamesh, the hero, discovers he has godly blood so sets out on a journey to the land of [...]

Atrahasis

2023-06-21T19:24:44-07:00June 1st, 2023|Ancient History / Human Origins, Catalog|

Author: Albert T. Clay The word Atrahasis means "extra wise" and refers to the earliest known version of Noah, who built an ark and saved mankind from destruction. This is that story, from ancient Sumeria, which many scholars believe was the original from which all [...]

LEGENDS OF THE GODS

2023-06-21T16:45:09-07:00June 1st, 2023|Ancient History / Human Origins, Catalog|

Subtitled: The Egyptian Texts Editing and Translation: E. A. Wallis Budge Contains nine of the most important religious and mythological stories from ancient Egypt. Told throughout the ages, they have never been found in their exact translations together in one volume. The original Egyptian [...]

EGYPTIAN RELIGION

2023-06-24T20:46:58-07:00June 1st, 2023|Ancient History / Human Origins, Catalog|

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge The after-life was a major component of ancient Egyptian culture, upon which much of their society was centered around. Death and resurrection was considered a constant cycle. This book is the first comprehensive study of ancient Egyptian ceremonies. The [...]

EGYPTIAN MAGIC

2023-06-24T20:45:09-07:00June 1st, 2023|Ancient History / Human Origins, Catalog|

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge In ancient Egypt the magicians and priests were legendary for their advanced magical powers. This book contains a complete record of their magical workings. Their spells, rituals and incantations were focused on controlling the gods – who could then bestow [...]

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