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Before the MusesBenjamin R. Foster
Indigenous and Ancient Religions
Before the Muses
An Anthology of Akkadian Literature
- First published1993
- TraditionIndigenous & Ancient Religions
- Shelf155 books
A comprehensive anthology of Akkadian literature in translation, from epics and hymns to prayers, incantations and wisdom texts. Foster's versions are faithful to the poetic form, and the book is a standard resource for Mesopotamian religion.












