This is site is for a project in our World Literature class. The links embedded on this page will lead you to some helpful sites that include the story of why Gilgamesh went on his journey, what endevors he encountered, such as Humbaba, and a little background on the culture.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a myth from Mesopotamia. It actually doesn't have a documented author.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a myth from Mesopotamia. It actually doesn't have a documented author.
Epic of Gilgamesh
This is a link to the actual story. It's actually longer than the one we read in class.
Gilgamesh
This is a link about Gilgamesh himself and what lessons he learns on his journey.
Floodlines
This has a background of the Syrian/Babylonian beliefs in this epic and also the comparison of the flood from the Gilgamesh Epic and The Flood of Noah.
Humbaba
The game at the bottom is about the challenge that Gilgamesh and Eniku had to go through. A Bull named Humbaba is running around and causing problems. Thus Gilgamesh go out to kill him.
EnkiduThis is Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Enkidu is animal-like. He has horns like a goat. He lived with the animals but the gods had him become friends with Gilgamesh because Gilgamesh would humiliate the woman in town so Enkidu kept him in line. Here Gilgamesh mourns over Enkidu's death. Because Enkidu had convinced Gil to kill the beast Humbaba his punishment was death.
Humbaba the Terrible GiantThis is Humbaba the terrible giant! Gilgamesh feels he must fight him in order to prove he is the strongest warrior ever. Humbaba begs for him to spare his life but Enkidu convinces Gilgamesh he is lying
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The Man HimselfThis video introduces Gilgamesh himself. On youtube when you find this video, it has the rest of the story in 11 parts.
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