The Legend of the Lamassu Human-headed, winged guardians who watched over Assyrian palaces and city gates
The Tale of Enlil and Ninlil A Sumerian myth of courtship, transgression, and the birth of the Moon God Nanna
The Myth of the Anunnaki in Sumerian Texts Descended from the heavens, the pantheon that shaped human civilization in ancient Iraq
The Story of the Poor Man of Nippur: A Babylonian Folktale of Clever Justice How a poor man in ancient Nippur outwitted the powerful mayor, teaching a timeless lesson on justice and wit.
The Legend of Etana: King of Kish and the Eagle’s Flight A Sumerian myth retold: King Etana’s desperate quest for an heir leads him to the heavens on the back of a mighty eagle.
The Descent of Inanna to the Underworld: A Mesopotamian Goddess’s Journey Inanna’s courageous journey to the netherworld to confront her sister Ereshkigal and the secret powers that lie beneath the earth.
The Myth of Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta: Rivalry, Wisdom, and the Birth of Writing An epic tale from ancient Sumer, where kings vie for supremacy and the written word is born.
The Anush-era of the Sun: Shamash’s Gifts to Mesopotamia How Shamash, the radiant sun god, bestowed wisdom, life, and justice upon the ancient world
The Story of the City of Brass: A Journey Across the Sands A Lost City in the Syrian Desert and the Secret of the Brass Bottle
The Tale of the Three Apples: A Murder Mystery from Baghdad A Vizier's Race Against Time to Solve a Mysterious Crime in the Heart of Medieval Baghdad
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Myth of Friendship and Mortality Follow Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and his friend Enkidu as they fight monsters, endure loss, and seek eternal life’s secret.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Hidden Treasure of the Mountains A richly woven tale of discovery, loyalty, and courage, uncovering a secret cave brimming with unimaginable wealth.
Sinbad the Sailor: Voyages Across Exotic Seas Join Sinbad as he confronts mythical beasts, discovers enchanted islands, and navigates treacherous seas in pursuit of fortune and wisdom.
Luck of a Child: A Kurdish Tale A vivid legend of faith, generosity, and divine intervention in an ancient Iraqi village
Pyramus and Thisbe of Babylon: A Tragic Love Beyond Walls Two lovers in ancient Babylon, kept apart by a garden wall, face a fateful misunderstanding that seals their doom.
The Anklet of the Desert Star In ancient Basra, a mistreated girl discovers hidden strength in a magical anklet crafted by desert spirits.
Death and the Gardener: An Iraqi Parable of Inevitable Fate In medieval Iraq, a humble gardener learns that death cannot be outrun, only embraced.
The Dream Diviner and the Snake: An Ancient Iraqi Folktale A young villager seeks guidance from a revered seer when a serpent from his dreams beckons him toward destiny.
When the Animals United: A Fable of Renewal in Iraq A stirring fable of courageous animals who rise to protect Earth’s fragile beauty.
The Tale of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon A legendary garden of love and innovation, built to defy the desert in ancient Babylon.
The Epic of Gilgamesh An ancient Mesopotamian epic of friendship, heroism, and the quest for immortality.
