Mythes chaldéens by Léon Alexandre Heuzey

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Author Heuzey, Léon Alexandre, 1831-1922
Title Mythes chaldéens
Credits Produced by Zoran Stefanovic, Mireille Harmelin and Distributed Proofreaders Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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.)
Language French
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Mythology, Assyro-Babylonian
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EBook-No. 13299
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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