Tammuz and Istar: Prometheus and Totemism

""Tammuz and Istar: Prometheus and Totemism"" by A.H. Sayce is a scholarly exploration of the ancient Mesopotamian deities Tammuz and Istar and their connections to the concepts of Prometheus and totemism. Sayce delves into the mythology and religious practices of the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians, examining the cults of Tammuz and Istar and their roles in the wider pantheon of gods. He also explores the similarities between the Mesopotamian myths and the Greek myth of Prometheus, drawing connections between the two and suggesting that they may have a common origin. Additionally, Sayce examines the concept of totemism and its possible connections to the worship of Tammuz and Istar. This book provides a fascinating insight into the ancient religions of Mesopotamia and their potential influence on later mythologies and religious practices.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians, by A. H. Sayce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190064.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.