the intellectual adventure of ancient man; an essay on speculative thought in the ancient Near East Frankfort, Henri 1897-1954 creator Groenewegen-Frankfort, H. A. (Henriette Antonia) 1896-1982 joint author. text enk Harmondsworth, Middlesex Penguin Books [1951] 1951 monographic eng

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275 p. 18 cm. Introduction: Myth and reality, by H. and H.A. Frankfort.--Egypt: The nature of the universe. The function of the state. The values of life. By J.A. Wilson.--Mesopotamia: The cosmos of the state. The function of the state. The good life. By T. Jacobsen. Conclusion: The emancipation of thought from myth, by H. and H.A. Frankfort. by H. and H. A. Frankfort [and others] "An Oriental Institute essay." Originally published under title: The intellectual adventure of ancient man. aw----- Religious thought To 600 Philosophy, Ancient Middle East Civilization To 622 BL96 .F a 54001063 Amherst College. Libr. 800122 20240425082741.0 4055893