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Mesopotamia

The Epic of Gilgamesh

portrayal of Gilgamesh

As you learned in this topic, Gilgamesh is the hero of an epic poem passed down orally from its Mesopotamian roots, that dates back to around 4,000 B.C. (B.C.E.). Like other archetypal heroes, Gilgamesh embarks on a journey that brings him to an important realization at the end of the storyline. This poem also takes on other archetypes, such as the great flood, friendship, death, punishment, and the search for everlasting life.

Download the summary to Gilgamesh. While reading the summary to this epic poem, think about other stories that relate to the archetypes present in Gilgamesh. What does this poem say about the Mesopotamian culture? How might that culture be similar or different from the other cultures whose stories relate to Gilgamesh?

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