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The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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This ancient Mesopotamian poem (written between 2100-1200 BC) includes the story of the Flood, very similar to the OT version. The main character, Gilgamesh, seeks friendship, which he finds in a wild man, who later dies. Gilgamesh becomes aware of his own mortality and fears death. He goes on a quest to find answers to his questions.
There are many gaps in the poem, but it does not hinder the idea of the story. There are many repetitive sentences and thoughts. I stopped after the first version of the poem, but if you want more, there are analogues that follow.