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Routledge - In the Garden of the Gods: Models of Kingship

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Explore the deep history of royal power in the Ancient Near East with this scholarly work from Routledge. In the Garden of the Gods examines how the concept of kingship evolved from the Sumerian era through to the rise of the Seleucids in Babylon. This book provides a unique look at how early rulers used religious metaphors to establish their authority. It argues that the Sumerian focus on divine favor from the Sun god and fertility goddess was used metaphorically from the very beginning. These symbolic themes remained influential for centuries, appearing in famous literary works such as the Enuma Eli and the Epic of Gilgame . By studying the connection between myth and politics, the author shows how Near Eastern kings and their scribes adapted these religious metaphors to build royal legitimacy. This text is an essential resource for readers interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the historical development of political leadership in ancient civilizations.

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Traces the historical evolution of kingship from the Sumerian period to the Seleucid era in Babylon.

Analyzes how religious metaphors regarding the Sun god and fertility goddess were used to support royal authority.

Connects ancient political strategies to famous literary works like the Epic of Gilgame and the Enuma Eli .

Provides research on how scribes and rulers adapted divine themes to promote political legitimacy.

Offers deep insights into the social and political structures of the Ancient Near East.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472428684
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 July 2016
Listed Since: 23 January 2016

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