# Legends of the Kings of Akkade, Vol. 1

By **Joan Goodnick Westenholz**

- ISBN-13: 9781575063119
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 424
- Published: 30 Jun 1997
- Language: en
- Price: £55.19 (new)
- Categories: History, Ancient, Literary Criticism, RELIGION, African, Antiquities & Archaeology

## About this book

Legends of the Kings of Akkade Volume 1 provides a comprehensive examination of the popular legends surrounding the Dynasty of Akkade from 2310 to 2160 B.C.E. This scholarly work focuses on the enduring legacy of these ancient rulers through a detailed annotated edition of known legends. By blending history, religion, and antiquities and archaeology, the text offers a deep look into the cultural foundations of the ancient world.

The volume includes precise transliteration, translation, and expert commentary on these historical narratives. A significant portion of this literary criticism focuses on The Birth Legend of Sargon, a text frequently analyzed by biblical scholars for its parallels to the story of Moses in Exodus. This academic study serves as a vital resource for those researching ancient history and the intersection of early Mesopotamian legends and religious texts.

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