Product Description
by Samuel N. Kramer (Author)
Gilgamesh and the Huluppu-Tree: A Reconstructed Sumerian Text is a book written by Samuel N. Kramer that presents a reconstructed version of an ancient Sumerian story. The story revolves around the legendary hero Gilgamesh and his encounter with a mysterious tree called the Huluppu-Tree. The book provides a detailed analysis of the text, including its historical and cultural context, as well as its significance in Sumerian mythology. It also includes translations of the original Sumerian text and a glossary of Sumerian terms. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern history and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the origins of storytelling and the human imagination.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.