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Epic Of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Heroes have existed throughout the history of man. The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem of a king in ancient Babylon. The story revolves around Gilgamesh the King of Uruk and his companion Enkidu. Gilgamesh was the 5th king of the Acadian city Uruk around 2,750BCE. The epic was written on twelve tablets found in the ruins of an ancient city called Ninevah in modern day Iraq. The city of Ninevah has been dated back to 668-627BCE, but the story of Gilgamesh has been discovered to be dated back as far as 2,700BCE. The story was first translated by A.H. Layard in 1839. There have been many controversies over the translations throughout the years. Despite the controversies the Epic of Gilgamesh is a story for the ages.

The story starts with an introduction to the King of Uruk, Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is introduced as strong and beautiful person. Being two thirds god and one third human he is matched by no one. Gilgamesh is portrayed as a harsh ruler that......


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