The cuneiform texts collected in this volume offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the ancient Sumerians. Edward Chiera provides translations and commentary on a wide variety of texts, including hymns, myths, and legal documents. His work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the ＂public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.