The Babylonian Story of the Deluge as Told by Assyrian Tablets from Nineveh by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge presents one of the earliest known flood narratives, preserved on ancient cuneiform tablets discovered at Nineveh. Drawing from Assyrian sources, Budge translates and analyzes these texts, offering readers insight into Mesopotamian mythology, religious belief, and early literary tradition.The book explores themes of divine judgment, survival, and renewal, placing the deluge story within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern thought. Budge also examines the historical discovery of the tablets and their significance for understanding early civilizations and comparative mythology.This work is essential for readers interested in ancient history, religious studies, mythology, and the origins of foundational narratives that influenced later cultural and religious traditions.