Front cover of the book 'Mythologies of the Ancient World' edited by Samuel Noah Kramer, featuring a warm brown background with black and red text and a stylized winged sun illustration.
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The back cover of the book 'Mythologies of the Ancient World' edited by Samuel Noah Kramer, featuring a warm orange-brown background with black text and a small publisher logo at the bottom.
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Front cover of the book 'Mythologies of the Ancient World' edited by Samuel Noah Kramer, featuring a warm brown background with black and red text and a stylized winged sun illustration.A scanned printed page with black text on an off-white paper background, including cover design credits, acknowledgments, and copyright information.The back cover of the book 'Mythologies of the Ancient World' edited by Samuel Noah Kramer, featuring a warm orange-brown background with black text and a small publisher logo at the bottom.

MYTHOLOGIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD — SAMUEL NOAH KRAMER — 1961 ANCHOR ORIGINAL

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Description

Author/Editor: Samuel Noah Kramer
Publisher: Doubleday Anchor Books
Place: Garden City, New York
Year: 1961
Edition: Anchor Original, A229
Format: Vintage trade paperback
Page Count: 480
Cover Design: Antonio Frasconi
Condition: Very Good

Description

Edited and introduced by renowned Sumerian scholar Samuel Noah Kramer, Mythologies of the Ancient World brings together ten leading scholars for an accessible comparative study of ancient religious traditions.

The collection examines the mythologies of Egypt, Sumer and Akkad, the Hittites, Canaan, Greece, India, Iran, China, Japan, and ancient Mexico. Contributors include Rudolf Anthes, Hans G. Güterbock, Cyrus H. Gordon, W. Norman Brown, Derk Bodde, E. Dale Saunders, and Miguel León-Portilla.

Published in 1961 as a Doubleday Anchor Original, this vintage paperback features a memorable cover designed by celebrated artist and printmaker Antonio Frasconi.

Why We Love This Book

An engaging choice for readers interested in comparative mythology, ancient religions, archaeology, and the recurring symbols shared across civilizations. Its scholarly essays offer substantial information without requiring specialized knowledge, making it a useful companion for readers of Joseph Campbell and anyone curious about humanity’s oldest sacred stories.

Condition

Very Good vintage condition. The illustrated covers remain bright and appealing, with light surface wear, gentle edge wear, and a small crease near the lower front edge. The pages show normal age toning. Binding appears intact and readable. Please review the photographs for the book’s exact condition.