Description: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Near East, selected, retold and introduced by Rachel Storm, illustrated by Jane Ray, first published by The Folio Society London 2003. Hardback book in original slipcase, quarter leather cased cloth, 642 pages, illustrated, in very good condition. Tiny bumps and shelfwear to slipcase, book like new in unread condition, no inscriptions, clean and bright throughout. Rachel Storm assembles a fascinating collection of myths and legends from all over the ancient Near East, from their distinctive origins to the many-textured creations they became. Legend merges with history Daniel thrown to the lions by Darius, king of the Persians, is miraculously saved by his belief in a true God. From the Assyrian epic of Gilgamesh to the heroic feats of the Amazons; from Midas and his golden touch to the Arabian Nights entertainments; from Babylon and Thebes to Persia and Arabia, this book throws open a window on the lives and beliefs of the men and women who inhabited these ancient lands.
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Book Title: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Near East
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Publisher: The Folio Society
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
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Publication Year: 2003
Type: Short Stories
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Jane Ray
Author: Rachel Storm
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated, Quarter leather bound, Slipcase
Genre: Ancient Literature, Fairy Tale, Folklore & Mythology, Historical
Topic: Ancient World, Near East
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Number of Pages: 642
