The Epic of Gilgamesh (/ ˈɡɪlɡəmɛʃ /) [2] is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (formerly read as Sumerian …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is, perhaps, the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from Ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cunieform script. It is about the …

Sep 9, 2024 · Discovered in 1839, the tablets are estimated to be 4,000 years old. The Epic of Gilgamesh is widely regarded as one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back …

Nov 8, 2025 · Gilgamesh, the best known of all ancient Mesopotamian heroes. Numerous tales in the Akkadian language have been told about Gilgamesh, and the whole collection has been …

Dec 15, 2022 · Gilgamesh is the semi-mythic King of Uruk best known as the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh (circa 2150 to 1400 BCE) the great Babylonian poem that predates Homer's Iliad …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Epic of Gilgamesh is not just the world’s oldest epic; it is humanity’s first great attempt to make sense of life and death through storytelling. It bridges the gap between myth …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving narratives still known today. Set in the Fertile Crescent of ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh features a strong ruler who abuses his power …

In the story, Gilgamesh (who is two-thirds divine and one-third human, a marvel of modern genetics) initially befriends Enkidu (also engineered by the gods) and then goes on a quest for …

Frightened by Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh goes on a quest to find the secret of immortality. He passes through the gate of the Scorpion Men and travels through total darkness. He emerges …

Mar 14, 2025 · Explore the Epic of Gilgamesh and its Mesopotamian flood myth, revealing timeless themes of mortality and friendship. Discover its lasting influence today!