{"product_id":"flood-myth-albert-hirsch-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","title":"Flood Myth – Albert Hirsch 2003 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated by Turkish Artist","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eAlbert Hirsch – Flood Myth (Tufan) – Yurt Kitap Yayın Turkish Edition (2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of Flood Myth (Tufan) by Albert Hirsch was published by Yurt Kitap Yayın in 2003. Printed in Turkish, the book explores one of humanity’s oldest and most widespread mythological narratives: the great flood story that appears across numerous ancient civilizations and religious traditions. The volume is especially notable for containing numerous illustrations created by Turkish illustrator Sait Munzur, whose artwork gives the book a distinctive visual atmosphere.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eThe work examines the symbolic and mythological dimensions of the flood narrative, a story preserved in Mesopotamian epics, Biblical traditions, ancient Near Eastern mythology, and many other world cultures. Central themes include divine judgment, destruction, survival, rebirth, moral renewal, and humanity’s relationship with sacred authority and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eAlbert Hirsch presents the flood myth not only as a religious account but also as a universal symbolic narrative reflecting ancient societies’ attempts to explain catastrophe, human morality, and cosmic order. The book discusses legendary flood traditions associated with figures such as Noah and earlier Mesopotamian heroes like Utnapishtim from the Epic of Gilgamesh tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eThe narrative explores how flood myths evolved across civilizations while preserving common symbolic patterns such as the chosen survivor, the sacred vessel, divine warning, destruction of the corrupt world, and the beginning of a renewed humanity. These recurring themes demonstrate the shared mythological imagination of ancient cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eThe illustrated format adds significant visual richness to the work. The numerous drawings by Turkish artist Sait Munzur help bring the ancient mythological atmosphere to life and distinguish this Turkish edition as a visually unique interpretation of the classic flood narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eBeyond mythology and religion, the book also touches upon the cultural and psychological importance of flood myths throughout human history, examining how these stories influenced literature, art, theology, and collective memory across civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eFor readers interested in mythology, comparative religion, ancient civilizations, and illustrated mythological works, this Turkish edition offers an accessible and visually engaging exploration of one of the world’s oldest legendary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2479\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Albert Hirsch\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e• Original Title: Flood Myth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e• Turkish Title: Tufan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e• Publisher: Yurt Kitap Yayın\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e• Publication Date: 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e• Genre: Mythology; Religious Literature; Illustrated Narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e• Subject: Ancient flood myths and religious narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e• Literary Content: Flood legends; Mythological storytelling; Religious symbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e• Themes: Divine judgment; Survival; Rebirth; Morality; Human origins; Cosmic order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e• Cultural Scope: Mesopotamian; Biblical and ancient Near Eastern traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e• Mythological Connections: Noah narrative; Epic of Gilgamesh flood traditions; Ancient flood legends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e• Visual Features: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003e• Illustrator: Artwork and illustrations by Turkish artist Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e• Historical Importance: Explores one of humanity’s oldest and most universal mythological narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003e• Educational Value: Introductory illustrated work on comparative flood mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e• Cultural Importance: Examines the symbolic role of catastrophe and renewal myths across civilizations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Illustrated Turkish mythology edition featuring artwork by Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49621293498506,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_dc120c22-760d-4f4f-ac16-06b3f6270b78.jpg?v=1782851767","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/flood-myth-albert-hirsch-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}