Legends of Sumer
Legends of Sumer by Kezip Macleod is a beginner’s guide to Sumerian mythology, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 17, 2016. This 112-page book is written in English and is designed for both casual readers and those with academic interests. It introduces the lives and worldviews of the Sumerian people in an accessible manner, making it suitable for anyone unfamiliar with Sumer or mythology.
Readers will find a collection of short versions of existing Sumerian myths that retain essential details while being easy to read. The book features 26 stories and includes an appendix with important characters, places, creatures, and objects, providing helpful descriptions for quick reference. The introduction employs a quirky tone to engage readers, making the learning experience enjoyable while covering foundational aspects of Sumerian culture and mythology. This edition is not recommended for young children due to themes of sex and violence.
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The beginner’s guide to Sumerian mythology that’s perfect for both casual and academic use. It’s written such that anyone can pick it up and start reading, even those who know nothing of Sumer or mythology. The first section uses a cheeky tone to teach a little about the lives and worldviews of the Sumerian people. The next section has short versions of most existing myths rewritten to be easy to read without losing vital information. Finally, the back contains an appendix of important characters, places, creatures, and objects.
-Great for supplementing a student’s education.
-Contains cheat sheets of important characters and places that provide short descriptions to help refresh your memory.
-Includes 26 stories.
-Introduction uses a quirky tone to make it fun to learn those less exciting parts like setting and religious worldview.
-Appendix includes detailed descriptions of important characters, places, objects, and creatures.
-Like most mythology, this is not recommended for young children due to sex and violence.
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