"A retelling of several major ancient Mesopotamian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.

Meet the ancient Mesopotamians -- The land between the rivers -- Cradle of civilization -- Government and society -- Gods and demons -- Servants of the gods -- The gods and goddesses of Mesopotamia -- Timeless tales of ancient Mesopotamia -- The origins of the world and the gods: "When on high" -- The origins of humanity: the rebellion of the gods -- The wrath of the gods: the great flood -- A lost chance for immortality: adapa and the south wind -- The cycle of the seasons: inanna descends to the underworld -- A heroic quest: the Epic of Gilgamesh.