Atra-Hasis: The Babylonian Story of the Flood edited by W.G. Lambert & A.R. Millard: Book Review

(Book Review--Blogging the Canon, The Classics)

Started: May 22, 2025

(This is my first time reading this book, so according to my new rules, I'm doing this as a video only review.) 

Atra-Hasis: The Babylonian Story of the Flood edited by W.G. Lambert & A.R. Millard: Book Review

Links to stuff mentioned:

* My review of Enuma Elish: https://youtu.be/0o7NpluHywc

* My review of The Epic of Gilgamesh: https://youtu.be/vl_3plhriFk

* My review of Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek: https://youtu.be/wGxf7nx4DsI

* My review of Genesis: https://youtu.be/hQ3kOiHfHkI

* My review of Metamorphoses by Ovid: https://youtu.be/IWF6NuVSmEw

Related Playlists

* Classic Books Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x53EsuWSZ-z0uFGL_0Jl6F1&si=giDKwvKMzCWtXvzl

* Book Review Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7dao6py7ODX_PkUvrAEch7&si=kiFeTonJJ3Ux5H1T

* Books I read in 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7Fev7Uv6_tzuSf84LtYwQu&si=Im1rdozRXrgGnr99

* Babylonian / Akkadian Literature Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x5BtyzrSv3NMPA3VpzLIuq8&si=x0yeQPCkXyxtPCr4

* W.G. Lambert Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x6eZbcud03OBQBT4muanN5S&si=6LYzgiu4oRnf7RPi

I was able to read this book thanks to the Michigan statewide state-wide interlibrary loan service called MeLCat, which may be in danger thanks to a Presidential executive order.  If you, like me, enjoy using MeLCat, contact your local representatives and let them know. 

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