Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Mythology and Religion in Ancient Babylon: The History of Babylonian Legends and Religious Practices

1 Bedømmelse

5

Varighed
1T 46M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

The ancient world was full of many fantastic cities and places, and like today’s major cities, the great ancient cities were hubs of trade, religion, and science. Writing was first invented in ancient cities, and many important scientific discoveries were also made in them, some of which are still used in the modern world. Among the many cities of the ancient world, Rome and Athens may come to mind first, but the city of Babylon in the land of Mesopotamia was already an ancient, venerated city when the others were still inconsequential settlements.

Today, Babylon has become a byword for greed, excess, and licentiousness, mostly due to its mention in the Bible, but a closer examination reveals that Babylon was so much more, and even perhaps the most important city in the ancient world. Ancient Babylon was home to great dynasties that produced some of the world’s most influential leaders, most notably Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar, and these rulers invoked their wills on the entire ancient Near East and have been remembered as both progressive and cruel all at the same time. Babylon was also the seat of culture in ancient Mesopotamia and the place where scholars made amazing scientific advances that would not be eclipsed for several centuries. An examination of ancient Babylon demonstrates that it was truly the first great city in the ancient world.

Babylon was also instrumental in the development of the region’s religions, and the religions continue to captivate people for many of the same reasons today’s best known religions and their histories fascinate people. The religion practiced by the ancient Mesopotamians provides a certain mix between the mundane and the surreal, and at the same time aspects of it are both familiar and bizarre to people today. Some find themselves drawn to it based on its preeminent position in religious history as the oldest documented religion in the world.

© 2024 Charles River Editors (Lydbog): 9798882224423

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 20. juni 2024

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Battle of Ain Jalut: The History and Legacy of the Decisive Mamluk Victory that Halted the Mongol Empire’s Expansion across the Middle East Charles River Editors
  2. The Artaxiad Dynasty: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Armenian Kingdom that Fought the Romans Charles River Editors
  3. The Inca Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Incas, Their Civilization in Ancient Peru, and the Spanish Conquest Billy Wellman
  4. History of Greece: An Enthralling Overview of Greek History Billy Wellman
  5. Iranian History: An Enthralling Guide to Ancient Persia and Iran's Past Billy Wellman
  6. Greek History and Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events, People, Myths, Gods, and Goddesses Enthralling History
  7. Secrets of Mesoamerica: What Did the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec Really Know? Alda Dagny
  8. The Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Arena and Fighters Charles River Editors
  9. Empire of Ancient Greece Jean Kinney Williams
  10. The Global Church---The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam Donald Fairbairn
  11. Mystics of the Empire: Magic and Rule in Ancient Rome - Volume 2 Davis Truman
  12. Assyrian History: The Empire of the Akkadian Speaking People in Mesopotamia Kelly Mass
  13. Conquerors: Biographies of Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Attila the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, and More Kelly Mass
  14. The Life of Camillus Plutarch
  15. Ancient Rome: An Enthralling Overview of Roman History, Starting From the Romulus and Remus Myth through the Republic to the Fall of the Roman Empire Enthralling History
  16. The Life of Dion Plutarch
  17. The Germany and the Agricola Tacitus
  18. Memorable Music: Classical, Rock, And More - What Makes The Best So Great One Day University
  19. History of Norway: A Captivating Guide to Norwegian History Captivating History
  20. Lee: A Life of Virtue John Perry
  21. The American Nation: A History, Vol. 13: The Rise of American Nationality, 1811–1819 Kendric Charles Babcock, PhD
  22. Middle Ages: European History in the Era of the Dark Ages Kelly Mass
  23. The History of Wales History Nerds
  24. Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life Henri Nouwen
  25. History of the United States of America, Volume I: From the Discovery of the Continent George Bancroft
  26. The Dawn of Christianity: How God Used Simple Fishermen, Soldiers, and Prostitutes to Transform the World Robert J. Hutchinson
  27. Searching for Jesus: New Discoveries in the Quest for Jesus of Nazareth---and How They Confirm the Gospel Accounts Robert J. Hutchinson
  28. The First Jesuits John W. O'Malley
  29. Medieval Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, and other African Civilizations of the Middle Ages Captivating History
  30. Philosophy of Religion 101: Audio Course & Free Study Guide Joseph J. Godfrey
  31. Homer's Odyssey 101: How to Understand the Greatest Epic Ever Written Gregory I. Carlson
  32. History of Peru: A Captivating Guide to Peruvian History, Starting from the Chavín Civilization and Other Ancient Andean Civilizations through the Inca Empire to the Present Captivating History
  33. The Devil's Pleasure Palace: The Cult of Critical Theory and the Subversion of the West Michael Walsh
  34. The American Nation: A History, Vol. 11: The Federalist System, 1789–1801 John Spencer Bassett PhD
  35. Saint Patrick Retold: The Legend and History of Ireland's Patron Saint Roy Flechner
  36. Brotherhood of the Revolution: How America's Founders Forged a New Nation Joseph Ellis
  37. Assembling the Dinosaur Lukas Rieppel
  38. The Birth of the Republic, 1763-89: Fourth Edition Edmund S. Morgan
  39. Food and Drink in the Greco-Roman World: The History of Eating and Drinking in Ancient Greece and Rome Charles River Editors
  40. Bard of the Middle Ages: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Michael Drout
  41. History of France: Significant Events and Prominent Individuals in France’s History (4 in 1) Kelly Mass
  42. Scramble for Africa: A Captivating Guide to Imperial Rivalries, Heroic Battles, and the Unfolding Legacy of the Continent, Including the Zulu War Captivating History
  43. Cyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian Empire Billy Wellman
  44. The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History David McPherson
  45. History of Iran: An Enthralling Overview of Iranian History, Starting from the Ancient Persians through the Persian Empire to Modern Iran Billy Wellman

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet