The geography of Mesopotamia makes it a very peculiar and remarkable place, unlike anywhere else in the world. Sure, you can say that about anywhere, really, but it was here between the rivers of Euphrates and Tigris that 'civilisation' and 'urban living' began. From this land, many prominent cultures rose to dominate the Near East… Continue reading The Borders of Ancient Mesopotamia
Month: Jan 2020
The real King Midas – Mita of Mushki
Goldfinger The legend of King Midas is one of the most famous from Greek mythology. The tale follows the story of the eponymous king of Phrygia, who after capturing a prophecy-spouting satyr called Silenus (or in other versions "rescuing" him), encounters the god Dionysus. The god of wine offers King Midas a reward in exchange… Continue reading The real King Midas – Mita of Mushki
Armchair Assyriologist 