The Epic of Gilgamish
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A clay tablet acquired by the University Museum in 1914 supplies the focus of Stephen Langdon's study of the Gilgamish tradition. He introduces a South Babylonian version of the epic's second book, compares it with the Assyrian text, and considers the overlap between legendary kings and early history. Transliteration, English translation and detailed notes let readers see how the surviving lines support his account.
The narrative follows Enkidu as a woman guides him toward the customs of settled life. He learns to eat bread, drinks beer, guards sheep and enters Erech, where people gather around him. Gilgamish's dreams and the encounter between the two heroes connect these scenes to the wider legend. For readers interested in ancient poetry or the study of damaged texts, this edition offers both a story of changing ways of life and a close view of the evidence used to reconstruct it.
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- Stephen Langdon
- Pages
- 53
- Language
- English
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- Ancient History
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