In this second lecture extracted from Sayce’s Origin and Growth of Religion, the renowned Assyriologist specifically considers the Babylonian deity Bel-Merodach. Noting that Cyrus the Great was a worshipper of this deity, the outlook of the priesthood of Bel-Merodach regarding his conquest of Babylon begins the discussion. Sayce then discusses localized versions of Merodach, considering Eridu, Borsippa, and Assur.
| ISBN: | 9781607241768 |
| Publication date: | 7th April 2009 |
| Author: | A Sayce |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 49 pages |
| Series: | Analecta Gorgiana |
| Genres: |
Ancient religions and Mythologies |