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    The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Sumerian religious and literary work that explores themes of friendship, mortality, heroism and humanity's relationship with the divine through the story of Gilgamesh, who goes on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. While it lacks a happy ending and presents a bleak view of the human condition, it provides valuable insights into ancient Sumerian culture and contrasts their hopeless philosophy with the hope offered in biblical texts like Genesis. The Epic is considered an important foundational work of Western literature.

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Sumerian religious and literary work that explores themes of friendship, mortality, heroism and humanity's relationship with the divine through the story of Gilgamesh, who goes on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. While it lacks a happy ending and presents a bleak view of the human condition, it provides valuable insights into ancient Sumerian culture and contrasts their hopeless philosophy with the hope offered in biblical texts like Genesis. The Epic is considered an important foundational work of Western literature.

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Sumerian religious and literary work that explores themes of friendship, mortality, heroism and humanity's relationship with the divine through the story of Gilgamesh, who goes on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. While it lacks a happy ending and presents a bleak view of the human condition, it provides valuable insights into ancient Sumerian culture and contrasts their hopeless philosophy with the hope offered in biblical texts like Genesis. The Epic is considered an important foundational work of Western literature.

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    THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH

    The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is both a religious treatise and seminal work of ancient literature. Exploring
    issues of friendship, mortality, heroism, and humanity’s relationship to the divine, it lacks the expected
    “happy ending.” Rather, the Epic is a cautionary tale identifying man’s failings without providing much
    hope for the future.

    The Epic of Gilgamesh is a classic work of myth, and a must-read for all who desire a fuller
    understanding of ancient Sumerian culture. It does contain mild sexual implications (Enkidu is “tamed”
    by a prostitute), but such content is not included to titillate. While the story is dark, brooding, and
    ultimately remains unresolved, it offers a glimpse into the hopelessness of Sumerian religion. Having
    read the Epic, I could better appreciate the eternal promise offered to Abraham in Genesis 12. This was
    the great benefit of reading the Epic – its despairing philosophy dramatically contrasts with the hope
    and freedom offered to the great Old Testament saints.

    The Epic is definitely an important piece of Western culture, and a fascinating window into ancient
    Mesopotamian civilization. And, if you like books like the “Odyssey,” it makes for a good read.

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