Learn Sumerian
With These Bite-Sized Sumerian Language Lessons!
Simple Sumerian Language Lessons
Outside of a university education, learning the Sumerian language can be difficult, as most of the available resources are written for linguists and Assyriologists.
The best book I can find for beginners is Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian, by Joshua Bowen and Megan Lewis. It’s an absolutely amazing place to start for anyone interested in learning Sumerian. But while it’s a great introduction to the basic Sumerian language concepts, it won’t get you very far into your Sumerian language journey, and for good reason!
The Sumerian language is complex. It evolved over a 4,000-year period, so achieving proficiency requires delving into its intricacies to some degree. But it’s absolutely doable, and you absolutely should embark on the journey!
Why Learn Sumerian
The ability to read Sumerian puts the power to unlock the secrets of humanity’s ancient past into your hands! As you probably know, mainstream academics are currently the arbiters of human history.
When you can read Sumerian, you no longer have to rely on the word of scholars. And despite what the priests of academia would have you believe; amateurs and the self-taught have been making major discoveries throughout history.
Some Amazing Amateurs and Self-Taught ‘Scholars’ include:
- Heinrich Schliemann—a self-taught archeologist—discovered Troy; a city which scholars said didn’t exist.
- Clyde Tombaugh—an amateur astronomer—discovered Pluto.
- Ignaz Semmelweis—an amateur physician—made breakthrough discoveries in hygiene and infection control (aka invented handwashing).
- Joseph Henry—a self-taught scientist—made invaluable contributions in electromagnetism helped paved the way for modern telecommunications.
- And, of course, George Smith—a self-taught Assyriologist—discovered and translated the Flood Tablet from the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Decentralization of information aside, studying any language allows you to connect to a culture on a deeper spiritual level!
Why My Sumerian Lessons
My simple Sumerian language lessons are short, and easy to digest. In each lesson, you’ll find:
- helpful terms
- vocabulary to memorize
- full vocabulary list
- easy-to-understand lessons
You’ll also get opportunities to test your knowledge of:
- grammatical principals
- Sumerian vocabulary
Your Sumerian Language Journey Starts Here!
I’m absolutely certain you’re going to love these Simple Sumerian Language Lessons! In the first lesson, you’ll learn the major phases of the Sumerian language, so be sure to subscribe to my Substack to get it delivered directly to your inbox!
