| Author |
Heuzey, Léon Alexandre, 1831-1922 |
| Title |
Mythes chaldéens
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Mythes chaldéens" by Léon Alexandre Heuzey is an archaeological treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex pantheon of Chaldean deities, analyzing their representations in ancient art, particularly on cylinder seals. Heuzey provides insights into the symbolism of these deities and their roles within Chaldean mythology, emphasizing the connection between the natural world and divine representations. The content of "Mythes chaldéens" delves into various Chaldean gods, notably focusing on the identification and characteristics of a prominent deity associated with the sun. Heuzey discusses the imagery surrounding the sun god, including his iconography of flames and the celestial gates that open before him, signifying dawn and dusk. The narrative weaves through interpretations of divine battles and the interactions between gods, such as the sun's conquest over mountains and other celestial elements, reflecting a rich mythology of solar and seasonal cycles. The author illustrates these themes through examples from cylinder seals, thus showcasing the interplay between mythology, astronomy, and the natural environment in ancient Chaldean belief systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13299 |
| Release Date |
Aug 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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