Babylonian Religion Archive

The Epic Of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh is among the oldest written stories that we have in our history (and some consider it to be the oldest story). It originated in the ancient land of Sumer. In Sumeria there once was a king […]

The Epic of Gilgamesh — Myth Summary

Introduction to Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh begins with a proclamation of illustrious nature and great deeds of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, who is described as wise and powerful, possessing knowledge of the world and mysteries before the flood […]