Sumerian Mythology
A Collection of Captivating Sumerian MythsBy Jordan Long
Length2h 4m
About this audiobook
Enter the cradle of civilization and uncover the myths that gave birth to humanity’s oldest stories. In the land between the Tigris and Euphrates, the Sumerians carved their tales into clay, leaving behind a legacy of gods, heroes, monsters, and creation itself. Their myths are not dusty relics of the past but living stories of love, loss, ambition, and fate.
Within these pages you will encounter Inanna, the fearless goddess who dared to descend into the underworld and return; Gilgamesh, the restless king whose search for immortality became the first great epic; Enlil, Enki, and Anu, the supreme deities who shaped the heavens and the earth; and Ereshkigal, the implacable queen of the dead. You will read of the Great Flood that swept across the world, the battle against the dragon Kur, and the theft of the sacred me that gave civilization its very heart.
Told in vivid, novelistic detail, this collection brings the Sumerian myths to life for modern readers while honoring the ancient voices that first spoke them. Whether you are new to mythology or already captivated by the great legends of the past, these stories will transport you to a time when gods walked among mortals and the foundations of human culture were first imagined.
Step into Mesopotamia’s world of wonder and power, and let the myths of Sumer reveal their timeless truths.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length2 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Supreme Deities and Cosmic Powers
2Chapter 2: Lesser Gods, Astral Deities & Divine Forces
3Chapter 3: Spirits, Demigods, Monsters & Mythical Beings
4Chapter 4: The Sumerian Creation Myth
5Chapter 5: The Descent of Inanna to the Underworld
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6Chapter 6: The Marriage of Inanna and Dumuzi
7Chapter 7: The Epic of Gilgamesh
8Chapter 8: The Great Flood
9Chapter 9: The Huluppu Tree and the Spirits Within
10Chapter 10: Ninurta and the Battle with Kur
11Chapter 11: Stealing the Sacred Me
12Conclusion
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