NES 6575

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NES 6575
Myth and Religion in Mesopotamia

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This course will survey the cultic practices and beliefs of ancient Babylonia and Assyria, the two major civilizations of Mesopotamia. We will examine the major myths of this region, e.g., Ishtar's Descent into the Netherworld, Etana, and Gilgamesh, in light of what they reveal about Mesopotamian religion, politics, and understanding of the afterlife. We will also examine the performance of magical rituals and incantations, methods of predicting the future, and the role of sacred marriage, prostitution, and slavery in the ancient temple.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: JWST 2575, NES 2575, RELST 2575

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8906 NES 6575   LEC 001

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