Epic of Gilgamesh: When was the story first recorded, and by whom?
The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest known pieces of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia and dating back to the early 3rd millennium BC. The epic is written...
Tagged: Enkidu
Sumerian Pantheon: Most Famous Gods and Goddesses
The general view among historians and archeologists is that the Sumerian pantheon is one of the oldest recorded pantheons in human history, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the...
Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk who wanted to be immortal
In the mid-19th century, archaeologists unearthed in the ancient city of Nineveh (present-day northern Iraq) a set of clay tablets, some dating more than 4,000 years old. Found on that...
