Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East Babylonia and Assyria is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria, and their sacred books and early literature. The book provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and religion of these two civilizations, and explores their literary traditions, including their epic poems, hymns, and religious texts. Horne delves into the mythology and cosmology of the Babylonians and Assyrians, and examines their beliefs about the afterlife, divination, and magic. The book also provides translations of key texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Enuma Elish, as well as lesser-known works such as the Descent of Ishtar and the Babylonian Creation Story. Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East Babylonia and Assyria is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ancient Near East, and is a valuable addition to the field of comparative literature.Tales of B