In a time afore memory, a demigod king took ‘is place in history. ‘e was said ta be an Akkadian ruler who drove a band of unknown bein’s from the tree o’ the goddess, Innana. ‘is tale is said ta be the origin behind the stories o’ the Great Flood.
‘e was a hero, a warrior, and a king. And, as with all warrior kings, ‘is tale is larger than life. This section o’ the library is dedicated to Gilgamesh.
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How To Read “Gilgamesh”
An in-depth piece from The New Yorker, taking a deeper look at the ancient story.
The Gilgamesh Project
A series of 8 tiles, created in the ancient style, commissioned by the Museum of Myths and Fables.
Epic Hero
An article from Smithsonian Magazine about how a self-taught individual rediscovered the ancient tablets that told the story of Gilgamesh.
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