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Mesopotamian cosmic geography
Book • 1986
Wayne Horowitz's "Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography" is a scholarly work that delves into the ancient Mesopotamian understanding of the cosmos.
The book examines the intricate relationship between geography, mythology, and religious beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia.
Horowitz analyzes various texts and artifacts to reconstruct the Mesopotamian worldview, exploring their conceptions of the heavens, earth, and underworld.
The book provides valuable insights into the symbolic language and cosmological models used by the ancient Mesopotamians.
It is a significant contribution to the field of Assyriology, offering a detailed and nuanced understanding of Mesopotamian cosmology.
The book examines the intricate relationship between geography, mythology, and religious beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia.
Horowitz analyzes various texts and artifacts to reconstruct the Mesopotamian worldview, exploring their conceptions of the heavens, earth, and underworld.
The book provides valuable insights into the symbolic language and cosmological models used by the ancient Mesopotamians.
It is a significant contribution to the field of Assyriology, offering a detailed and nuanced understanding of Mesopotamian cosmology.
