The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish - E-book - ePub

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 Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis et  J.O.P - The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish.
A book which attempts to reconstruct two ancient Sumerian stories from photographs of the stone tablets on which they were originally written: one story... Lire la suite
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Résumé

A book which attempts to reconstruct two ancient Sumerian stories from photographs of the stone tablets on which they were originally written: one story concerns an ancient account of a deluge (or flood) which destroyed much of civilization); the other concerns the exploits of the mythical Gilgamesh who takes a stand against Agga, the king of Kish. The epic also presents a striking portrayal of human limitations.
Gilgamesh becomes arrogant with his success, and the people of Uruk call on the gods to deliver them from this tyrant. In response, the gods make Enkidu, the wild man, who is Gilgamesh's equal in strength. Gilgamesh's battle with Enkidu tempers his character, and the two embark on a series of adventures, leaving Uruk in peace. Some readers have interpreted this as an early recognition of the need to use power to limit power.

Caractéristiques

  • Date de parution
    26/01/2023
  • Editeur
  • ISBN
    8215895108
  • EAN
    9798215895108
  • Format
    ePub
  • Caractéristiques du format ePub
    • Protection num.
      pas de protection

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