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"The Epic of Gilgamesh" as translated by Andrew George

"The Epic of Gilgamesh" was written in the 2nd millennium BCE and is the oldest extant long form narrative that we have. Parallels with the Bible are part of the reason it generates interest.

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  • @bedgegog
    @bedgegog Жыл бұрын

    I have the same book. I love those line drawings of the cracked cuneiform tablets! And those poignant lines about the fates of animals who’ve displeased Ishtar!

  • @andrewscott6499
    @andrewscott6499 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting - thank you