Category: Book The Epic Of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh Introduction Today, we are often bombarded with various inventions and discoveries coming from different parts of the world. But it is with great amazement when we look upon the advancement made by an ancient civilization that has come to be acknowledged as the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia… 1 610 words Connecting…

Set in the ancient city of Uruk in Sumer, also known as Mesopotamia, the Epic of Gilgamesh is the legend of the priest-king of this ancient city-state. Gilgamesh, the ruler of Uruk was not the perfect, ideal king usually seen in myths and legends; he was bedecked by many ills. Uruk’s architecture was impeccable, and…