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The Epic of Gilgamesh Author: Miraculously preserved on clay tablets deciphered only in the last century, the cycle of poems collected around the character of Gilgamesh, the great king of Ukruk, tells of his long and arduous journey to the Spring of Youth, of his encounters with monsters and gods and of his friendship with Enkidu, the wild man from the hills. Also included i... more »
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoyed reading how this very old writing was restored, as much as I enjoyed reading the writing itself. Its amazing that it has been recovered and translated and even made possible for us to read today. I'm glad I have the opportunity to read it.
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The work of synthesis has been accomplished, and with a remarkable degree of tact and imagination.
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This was an interesting book. I give it 5 stars only because of the history and thought this book creates. It's only about 60 pgs long and was written in the third millenium B.C. and I believe it's the oldest story we have been able to translate/found. I'm not 100% sure on that though. There are several similarities to the Old Testament in this book, including the flood. If you are interested in anthropology, ancient history, or mesopotamia you should def read this. It's quick and interesting.
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