B IS FOR THE BLACK DOG (7)
Hammurabi, a Babylonian king, wrote the first human Laws there, around 1770BC. They were carved into 49 vertical columns and set up on boundary Stelae, so that even the people of the fields could have access to the Law. Many of the Biblical 10 Commandments are, more or less, Hammurabi’s original law codes by another name.
Today, 2000 years after the City was first vilified, the name “Babylon” still conjures up in our minds a vision of opulent Pagan splendour. A vision sadly stained by the decadence, cruelty, and oppression of its later Assyrian owners. Hebrew writers enthusiastically highlighted this portion of the City’s history, and their viewpoint remains prevalent today.
The Black Dog’s view is that the civilisation responsible for the tower of Babel and countless other achievements were a peace loving, tolerant people. They were not the cruel, slave-driving Assyrians they have been falsely labelled as.
With “Babylon” we seek to honour the first of the ancient Pagan Civilisations. Once which was built upon the humane principles of peace, unity, shared common language, and the joys of gardening.
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From the promo mixes:
The Black Dog feat Ofra Haza – Babylon (Pirate FM Mix)
The Black Dog feat Ofra Haza – Babylon (Hard As Stele) Jamac Remix
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