{"product_id":"mythologies-of-the-ancient-world","title":"MYTHOLOGIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD — SAMUEL NOAH KRAMER — 1961 ANCHOR ORIGINAL","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor\/Editor: Samuel Noah Kramer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Doubleday Anchor Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: Garden City, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Anchor Original, A229\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vintage trade paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Count: 480\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Design: Antonio Frasconi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdited 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1961 as a Doubleday Anchor Original, this vintage paperback features a memorable cover designed by celebrated artist and printmaker Antonio Frasconi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Debs Book Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44875294769332,"sku":"208-7","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/9279\/1220\/files\/mythcover.jpg?v=1789921330","url":"https:\/\/debsbookparadise.com\/products\/mythologies-of-the-ancient-world","provider":"Debs Book Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}