Understanding Ancient Creation Myths | Ancient History 4.4

Описание: Dive into the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamia as we explore the creation myths of the Babylonians, Sumerians, and Akkadians. This video breaks down the Enuma Elish, the story of Gilgamesh, and the rise of legendary figures like Sargon of Akkad. Learn how these ancient cultures shaped history and how their views of creation differ from biblical accounts.

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Topics include:
00:00 Introduction to Mesopotamian Creation Myths
00:25 The Babylonian Creation Story - Enuma Elish
05:02 Marduk and the Violent Creation of the World
10:08 The Sumerians and Their View of History
15:20 The Akkadian Empire and Sargon the Great
20:00 The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Search for Immortality

Full Class includes:

130 videos (5 lectures per lesson, ~20-25 min each, 44 hours total)
4 projects- Year-long Portfolio
212-page Student Reader based on original sources (PDF, EPUB, and MOBI)- Teacher’s Guide with Scope & Sequence (PDF, EPUB, and MOBI)
Dedicated EPUB & Kindle versions of the Student Reader and Teacher’s Guide using Dyslexia-friendly fonts. View a side-by-side sample.
Weekly Exams- Dates covered: Creation to A.D. 33

Ages: 14+ (We recommend children be over age 13 to take this class due to mature content discussed in some pagan civilizations. Please be aware of brief artistic nudity in historical artwork.)

Credit: One High School History/Social Studies

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