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Greek storytelling pulls from many different traditions and cultures, particularly Mesopotamia due to the close trade relationship the two civilizations shared. The Epic of Gilgamesh proves this relationship.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia, and is regarded as the earliest surviving notable literature and the second oldest religious text. The first half of the story discusses Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop Gilgamesh from oppressing the people of Uruk. After Enkidu becomes civilized through sexual initiation with Shamhat, he travels to Uruk, where he challenges Gilgamesh to a test of strength. Gilgamesh wins the…

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The king of Uruk and demigod hero from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. His many adventures are chronicled in the Epic of Gilgamesh, in which he learns to become a good king and searches for the secret of immortality. - Work created traditionally with pencil and then enhanced digitally.

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Brilliant study guide on the Epic of Gilgamesh! ✨ Take a look at the best Gilgamesh essay topics + find out the list of great tips for writing a paper! 🔥

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is among the earliest known works of literature. An epic is a long poem that tells the story of legendary or heroic people or gods. Like most epics, the first stories of Gilgamesh began as oral fables handed down by word of mouth. Hundreds of years after the poets first spoke

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In the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, the epic of Gilgamesh unfolds, telling the tale of a powerful king who grapples with the profound questions of life...

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About The Epic of Gilgamesh: The Epic of Gilgamesh comes from ancient Mesopotamia. It is the story of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk. The Epic is touted as the first major works of world literature. Written on cuneiform tablets, The Epic of Gilgamesh survives now because of the efforts of many researchers and archaeologists. It is often used to reconstruct history and speculate as to how life would have been around 2100 BC. . . . Tags: {Literature, writing, the epic of Gilgamesh, world lite...

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