The Epic of Gilgamesh

Send us Fan MailThe Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known works of literature, originates from ancient Mesopotamia, likely composed around 2100 BCE in Sumerian, with later Akkadian versions, notably the Standard Babylonian version from the 13th–10th centuries BCE. Preserved on clay tablets in cuneiform script, the epic emerged from the city-state of Uruk (modern-day Iraq), reflecting the cultural, religious, and social values of Mesopotamian civilization. It draws on earlier Sumerian tales about Gilgamesh, a semi-historical king of Uruk, blending myth, history, and theology to explore themes of mortality, friendship, and humanity’s place in the cosmos. Discovered in the 19th century at Nineveh, the epic’s 12 tablets reveal a world where gods interact closely with humans, and heroic deeds confront existential fears, offering insight into the ancient Near Eastern worldview.Please like, share, follow and subscribe! Hey, and check out the actual literature for stories that intrigue you :-) To keep these audio summaries free, please support the site by visiting one or more of the links shown. Thanks! ShafferMediaProject.com AppealingFilm.com Please like, share, follow and subscribe!PLEASE SUPPORT this free podcast by visiting one or more of our other sites:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShafferMediaSpotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rWnPDCqrKTR3FghhIqYvZIndependent music: https://ShafferMediaProject.comIndependent film: Appealing at https://AppealingFilm.comClassic Stories Summarized: https://ClassicStoriesSummarized.comShaffer Media Enterprises LLC: https://ShafferMediaEnterprises.com Boring Stuff To Help You Sleep: https://boringstuffpodcast.com