The Epic of Gilgamesh Presented Through Animation and Songs
Introduction Previously, we had talked about the oldest known song in the world, better known as the Hurrian Song to Nikkal, which was originally composed in…
Introduction Previously, we had talked about the oldest known song in the world, better known as the Hurrian Song to Nikkal, which was originally composed in…
Mesopotamia as a regional toponym relates to a conglomeration of areas from various modern-day nations, including Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, and even the Iraq-Iran borders. Now historically, the…
Over the years, we have been entranced, baffled, tantalized, and even shocked by the monsters of well-known mythologies, be it the ubiquitous dragon, the gargantuan…
Among all legendary creatures, the dragons (derived from Greek δράκων or drákōn) have taken their unique place among the pedestals of mythological accounts as well as…
Introduction – The Sumerian Culture of Ancient Mesopotamia When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to the advanced civilization of Mesopotamia….
Introduction – Ancient Mesopotamia and its Gods When it comes to the early historical scope of Mesopotamia, there were no singular factions or political entities…
When perceived from the lens of history, music, and songs are counted among the fundamental expressions that are unique to humanity. And while rudimentary forms…
It is hypothesized that beer (or at least the precursor to beer-like concoctions) was probably developed independently in different parts of the world. In fact,…