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.
- ISBN10 1463218052
- ISBN13 9781463218058
- Publish Date 7 April 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Gorgias Press
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook
- Pages 49
- Language English
- URL https://degruyter.com/isbn/9781463218058