Epic Of Gilgamesh
Title: Epic Of Gilgamesh
Category: History
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Epic Of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh, is a folk epic compilation of oral narratives and written texts that were created over a millennium ago. The story of Gilgamesh dates around 2700 BC, where there was said to have lived a king, from the Sumerian Empire, by that name. A Babylonian priest, Assurbanipal, is greatly responsible for the survival of the Gilgamesh stories. He ensured that the stories were
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is a wonderful story of one man’s adventure through mortal life. At various times I found this book somewhat difficult to read, as I attempted to differentiate between the diverse themes of Gilgamesh, and the similar biblical themes. Nevertheless, it was an enlightening look into possible life a long time ago.
Work Cited:
Sanders, N. K., trans. The Epic of Gilgamesh. London: Penguin, 1972
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