The first part of the story discusses Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop Gilgamesh from oppressing his people. After Enkidu becomes civilized through sexual …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is, perhaps, the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from Ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cunieform script. It is about the adventures of …

Nov 8, 2025 · Gilgamesh, the best known of all ancient Mesopotamian heroes. Numerous tales in the Akkadian language have been told about Gilgamesh, and the whole collection has been described as …

Sep 9, 2024 · The Epic of Gilgamesh is widely regarded as one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq).

Dec 15, 2022 · Gilgamesh is the semi-mythic King of Uruk best known as the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh (circa 2150 to 1400 BCE) the great Babylonian poem that predates Homer's Iliad and …

Frightened by Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh goes on a quest to find the secret of immortality. He passes through the gate of the Scorpion Men and travels through total darkness. He emerges in the land of …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Epic of Gilgamesh is not just the world’s oldest epic; it is humanity’s first great attempt to make sense of life and death through storytelling. It bridges the gap between myth and …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving narratives still known today. Set in the Fertile Crescent of ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh features a strong ruler who abuses his power over an …

Apr 30, 2020 · The oldest surviving literary work is The Epic of Gilgamesh. It was composed nearly 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia (roughly equivalent to where Iraq and eastern Syria are now).

Mar 14, 2025 · Explore the Epic of Gilgamesh and its Mesopotamian flood myth, revealing timeless themes of mortality and friendship. Discover its lasting influence today!