IRVING, FINKEL
THE FIRST GHOSTS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529303292
- author:
- IRVING, FINKEL
- format:
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Supernatural,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The First Ghosts Most Ancient of Legacies by Irving Finkel The belief in ghosts is a universal human experience, transcending cultures and time. Yet, our understanding of these supernatural entities is often limited to the vengeful apparitions of literature or the eerie spectres of Gothic fiction. But their origins are much older, dating back to the earliest written records. In this fascinating journey, renowned authority on cuneiform, Irving Finkel, uncovers the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, breathing new life into the first ghost stories ever written. By examining ancient clay tablets, Finkel delves into the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding ghosts, revealing the commonalities that exist across cultures. This is a story that will take you back to the beginning, exploring the earliest recorded ghost stories and their significance in understanding human experience.
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