Mythology & Folklore: Ancient Near East

Resources for the study of mythology, folklore, and ancient religion.

Ancient Civilizations

For an in-depth look at the history, culture, religion, and myth of the Near East visit the Ancient Civilizations LibGuide.

Epic of Gilgamesh (c.2100 BCE) (Sumerian)

Adapa (Sumerian)

Assyrian Empire (c.2500-609 BCE)

Akkadian Empire (c.2334-2154 BCE)

Atra-Hasis (c.18th century BCE) (Akkadian)

Enûma Eliš (1900-1600 BCE) (Babylonian)