NMC380Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ebla, Mesoamerican Creation Myths, Enki
20 May 2016
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When we approach the study of ane 5000 or 6000 years ago don"t let your preconceived notions come through but maybe incorporate it as comparative. Concept of ideal place hippie heaven. Motif occurs in a number of different sources comparative material. Greek came in contact with the persian saw the ancient gardens paradise derived from persia word. Hebrew no word as garden what paradise really means surrounded by a wall enclosed area. Sumerian stories deal with concept of clean, beautiful, harmony, people speak one language, common concept to the peaceful kingdom. Two different aspects and their concept of paradise ** midterm questions. Beginning of time in our creation accounts- particular period prime ordeal time distance days, nights, years early dynastic 2500 bce~ Elo temporal in latin once upon a time. Obscure ancestors cloudy misty past each god occurs in pairs enki+ninki. When studying an ancient civilization pictures are crucial to illustrate the myths.
