Preliminary material -- THE MAIN PROBLEMS -- THE GREEK TEXT -- BIOGRAPHICAL DATA -- PORPHYRY'S ACCOUNT OF SANCHUNIATHON -- PHILO'S ACCOUNT OF SANCHUNIATHON -- THE COSMOGONY -- THE DISCOVERERS -- THE LIFE OF KRONOS -- KRONOS' VICTORY and PHILO'S CONCLUSION -- CHILD SACRIFICE and SNAKES -- CONCLUSIONS -- INDEX OF NAMES -- INDEX OF PASSAGES -- ÉTUDES PRÉLIMINAIRES AUX RELIGIONS ORIENTALES DANS L'EMPIRE ROMAIN.

Philo of Byblos in the early Roman imperial period claimed to have translated the work of an ancient author Sanchuniathon who recorded stories of the ancient Canaanite gods, stories that resemble the myths found in Ugaritic sources. This monograph provides an English translation of Philo's Greek text with an introduction and notes.

The Phoenicians created the Mediterranean world as we know it--yet they remain a poorly understood group. In this Handbook, the first of its kind in English, readers will find expert essays covering the history, culture, and areas of settlement throughout the Phoenician and Punic world.

The Ancient Fragments is a collection of texts that provide a fascinating insight into the religious beliefs and mythology of ancient Greece and its neighbors. Originally collected in the 18th century, these texts are some of the earliest known accounts of the creation of the world, the genealogies of the gods, and the ancient rituals of worship. The book contains fragmentary accounts from a variety of writers, including Sanchoniathon, Hesiod, and Apollodorus. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion or mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.