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Dive into the supernatural journey of 'The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies'. This captivating paperback explores the rich and mysterious origins of ghostly tales that have haunted humanity since ancient times. Written by renowned cuneiform expert Irving Finkel, this 2022 release from Hodder & Stoughton reveals the connections between humanity and spectral legends that transcend cultural boundaries. The book intricately blends scholarly insights with engaging storytelling, making it accessible for both academic readers and ghost enthusiasts.
Finkel meticulously examines ancient clay tablets dating back to 3400 BC, shedding light on Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian beliefs about the afterlife and spirits. Learn how these ancient cultures lived alongside ghosts, with practical insights on coexistence, rituals, and the methods used to appease or banish them. As a ghostly presence in literary culture, these tales evoke fascination, fear, and understanding of the human condition.
Whether you are a history buff, a mythology lover, or someone intrigued by the ethereal, 'The First Ghosts' will enlighten your perspective. Embrace the haunting legacy of our ancestors as you unravel the timeless stories that continue to captivate and inspire.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781529303292 | Format: B-format paperback | Year: 2022 | Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529303292
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
'It's enthralling stuff, mixing the scholarly with the accessible and placing storytelling right at the heart of the human experience.' - History Revealed
'A fascinating journey' - Yorkshire Post
'Marvellous...Finkel is an expert in Mesopotamian cultures at the British Museum, and is one of the most clever, and nicest, of people it has ever been my pleasure to encounter...A fascinating journey' - The Scotsman
There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally 'believe' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older...
The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay tablets which dates back to 3400BC, Irving Finkel has embarked upon an ancient ghost hunt, scouring these tablets to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians to breathe new life into the first ghost stories ever written. In The First Ghosts, he uncovers an extraordinarily rich seam of ancient spirit wisdom which has remained hidden for nearly 4000 years, covering practical details of how to live with ghosts, how to get rid of them and bri
Finkel meticulously examines ancient clay tablets dating back to 3400 BC, shedding light on Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian beliefs about the afterlife and spirits. Learn how these ancient cultures lived alongside ghosts, with practical insights on coexistence, rituals, and the methods used to appease or banish them. As a ghostly presence in literary culture, these tales evoke fascination, fear, and understanding of the human condition.
Whether you are a history buff, a mythology lover, or someone intrigued by the ethereal, 'The First Ghosts' will enlighten your perspective. Embrace the haunting legacy of our ancestors as you unravel the timeless stories that continue to captivate and inspire.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781529303292 | Format: B-format paperback | Year: 2022 | Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529303292
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
'It's enthralling stuff, mixing the scholarly with the accessible and placing storytelling right at the heart of the human experience.' - History Revealed
'A fascinating journey' - Yorkshire Post
'Marvellous...Finkel is an expert in Mesopotamian cultures at the British Museum, and is one of the most clever, and nicest, of people it has ever been my pleasure to encounter...A fascinating journey' - The Scotsman
There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally 'believe' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older...
The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay tablets which dates back to 3400BC, Irving Finkel has embarked upon an ancient ghost hunt, scouring these tablets to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians to breathe new life into the first ghost stories ever written. In The First Ghosts, he uncovers an extraordinarily rich seam of ancient spirit wisdom which has remained hidden for nearly 4000 years, covering practical details of how to live with ghosts, how to get rid of them and bri