Desire, Discord and Death: Approaches to Near Eastern Myth (ASOR Books) [Paperback]

Neal Walls (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0897570553 | ISBN-13: 978-0897570558 | Publication Date: November 1, 2001

The three essays presented in this volume reveal the symbolic complexity and poetic visions of ancient Near Eastern mythology. The author explores the interrelated themes of erotic desire, divine conflict, and death's realm in selected ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian mythological narratives using contemporary methods of literary analysis. Topics include the construction of desire in the Gilgamesh epic, a psychoanalytic approach to 'The Contendings of Horus and Seth', and gender and the exercise of power in the stormy romance of Nergal and Ereshkigal. Walls' fresh treatment of these three important myths brings them to life for the specialist and mythology buff alike.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A feast of erudition and insight! -- Laurie L. Patton, Associate Professor of Early Indian Religions and Chair, Department of Religion, Emory University

Neal Walls’ critically informed readings of ancient Near Eastern myths are novel, insightful and very smart. -- Jerrold S. Cooper, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University

This book is a must for anyone interested in the literature and religions of the ancient Near East. -- Jerrold S. Cooper, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: American Schools of Oriental Research (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897570553
• ISBN-13: 978-0897570558
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,374,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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