The Epic of Gilgamesh By Zackery B. Johnson.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh By Zackery B. Johnson

A long work recounting adventures of a hero. What is an “epic”?

Historical Context Written in 2100 BCE in the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia An incomplete piece – but recreated over time Prominent religious imagery Source: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin, “Flood Tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh”

Storytime Part 1 – Epic Beginnings Featuring: Gilgamesh, King of Uruk Enkidu, Friend of Gilgamesh Source: Peter Kessler, General Map of Sumer

Storytime… again Part 2 – The Flood Featuring: Utnapishtim, resident of Shurrupak Enlil, Warrior God Ea, God of Wisdom Ishtar, Queen of the Heavens Source: Peter Kessler, General Map of Sumer

In groups: Based on the story of the flood, what do the ancient Mesopotamians believe about the power of water?

An agent of divine authority WATER Has destructive power, but can make things anew An agent of divine authority

Immortality

Sources Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. “Flood Tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 7 Apr. 2016, www.ancient.eu/image/4821/. Jackson, Danny P. The Epic of Gilgamesh. Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2009. Kessler, Peter. “Ancient Mesopotamia.” Ancient Mesopotamia, The History Files, 3 Apr. 2008, www.historyfiles.co.uk/FeaturesMiddEast/MesopotamiaSumerMap.ht m. Mark, Joshua J. “Gilgamesh.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 19 Sept. 2018, www.ancient.eu/gilgamesh/. Superstorms: Gilgamesh, The Story of the Flood.