Ancient Mesopotamian civilization
By: Gretchen Wildwood and Rupert Matthews ; illustrations by Francesca D'Ottavi Studio Stalio (Alessandro Cantucci, Andrea Morandi).
Contributors: Cantucci, Alessandro.; Morandi, Andrea.
Series: Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends
Publisher: Rosen Central
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781404280373
Subjects: Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian -- Juvenile literature; Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian -- Juvenile literature; Legends -- Iraq -- Juvenile literature; Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634 -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Marduk and the Babylonian creation myth; title: The origins of Mesopotamian civilization; title: Gilgamesh and the secret of eternal life; title: Religion; title: Utanapishtim survives the great flood; title: Gods and goddesses; title: The marriage of Ishtar and Tammuz; title: Food and agriculture; title: Ishtar in the underworld; title: Clothing and jewelry; title: Nergal and Ereshkigal; title: Daily life; title: The Epic of Erra; title: War and weapons; title: Etana and the eagle; title: Kings and cities; title: Marduk and Nabu; title: Written language; title: Craftspeople and trade.