Gilgamesh And The Huluppu-Tree: A Reconstructed Sumerian Text - Paperback

by Samuel N. Kramer (Author)

Gilgamesh and the Huluppu-Tree: A Reconstructed Sumerian Text is a book by Samuel N. Kramer that presents a translated and reconstructed version of an ancient Sumerian mythological tale. The story follows the adventures of the legendary hero Gilgamesh as he comes across a mysterious tree, the Huluppu-Tree, which is being attacked by various creatures. With the help of the goddess Inanna, Gilgamesh manages to save the tree and in return receives gifts from the goddess. The book provides a detailed analysis of the story, its historical and cultural context, and the significance of the characters and symbols used in the narrative. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern mythology and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.