The Sumerian Myth of Gilgamesh Part 1 of 3: The Creation of Enkidu

from Myth in the Mojave · host Catherine Svehla, PhD

The myth of the god-king Gilgamesh is one of the oldest literary works in the world, dating back to 2100 BCE. Yet the actions and psychology of this troubled hero are very familiar. How can he reconcile his divine and mortal sides and fulfill his destiny? What does he learn about power, loss, and life?In this episode you meet Gilgamesh and his friend and foil, Enkidu the wild man who thought that he was a gazelle. Support the show

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