Origins of the Cosmos: Creation Myths of the Ancient Near East
AJ CARMICHAEL
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Long before telescopes, equations, or modern science, the first civilizations of the ancient Near East were already asking the greatest question of all: How did the universe begin? From the temple cities...
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United States
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Long before telescopes, equations, or modern science, the first civilizations of the ancient Near East were already asking the greatest question of all: How did the universe begin? From the temple cities of Mesopotamia to the sacred landscapes of Egypt, powerful creation myths emerged—stories of primordial waters, cosmic battles, divine architects, and the birth of order from chaos. These were not simple tales, but sophisticated systems of thought that shaped religion, kingship, and humanity's understanding of existence. Origins of the Cosmos takes you deep into these ancient traditions, revealing how early cultures interpreted the structure of the universe and humanity's place within it. Drawing on archaeological evidence, sacred texts, and comparative insight, this book uncovers the hidden logic behind creation myths and their lasting influence on philosophy, religion, and cosmology. For readers fascinated by ancient history, mythology, and the origins of human thought, this is a journey back to the very beginning—where the first stories of the universe were born. Duration - 19h 2m. Author - AJ Carmichael. Narrator - Digital Voice Anya G. Published Date - Tuesday, 27 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 AJ CARMICHAEL ©.
Language:
English
INTRODUCTION
Duration:00:40:10
PART I — Foundations of Ancient Cosmology
Duration:00:00:05
CHAPTER 1 — THE STUDY OF ANCIENT COSMOLOGIES
Duration:01:19:03
CHAPTER 2 — SOURCES AND EVIDENCE FOR ANCIENT COSMOLOGY
Duration:01:12:17
PART II — PHOENICIAN COSMOLOGY
Duration:00:00:04
CHAPTER 4 — SANCHUNIATHON AND THE PHOENICIAN TRADITION
Duration:00:10:00
CHAPTER 3 — UNIVERSAL THEMES IN CREATION MYTHS
Duration:01:07:55
PART II — Phoenician Cosmology
Duration:00:00:04
CHAPTER 5 — THE FIRST PHOENICIAN COSMOGONY
Duration:00:59:36
CHAPTER 6 — COMPARATIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF THE FIRST COSMOGONY
Duration:01:05:34
CHAPTER 7 — THE SECOND PHOENICIAN COSMOGONY
Duration:00:58:34
CHAPTER 8 — THE MYTHIC INVENTIONS OF CIVILIZATION
Duration:01:04:16
CHAPTER 9 — THE CABIRI AND DIVINE CRAFTSMEN
Duration:01:04:22
CHAPTER 10 — THE THIRD PHOENICIAN COSMOGONY
Duration:01:03:04
CHAPTER 11 — WRITING AND THE GOD TAUT
Duration:01:02:58
CHAPTER 12 — SACRIFICE AND RITUAL IN PHOENICIAN RELIGION
Duration:01:03:41
CHAPTER 13 — BABYLONIAN CREATION TRADITIONS
Duration:01:02:45
CHAPTER 14 — ASSYRIAN RELIGION AND COSMOLOGY
Duration:00:59:37
CHAPTER 15 — CHALDEAN ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY
Duration:01:04:09
PART IV — Iranian Cosmology
Duration:00:00:04
CHAPTER 16 — ZOROASTRIAN DUALISM
Duration:00:57:57
CHAPTER 17 — COSMOLOGY OF THE ZEND AVESTA
Duration:01:00:24