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Aim: Why is Gilgamesh one of the most famous Sumerian priest-kings?. October 4, 2013. I. Gilgamesh . A. Priest-king from Erich (Sumerian city-state) B. He was looked at as a superhero – half god, half human. C. 1700 B.C.: An epic poem called the Epic of Gilgamesh was written
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Aim: Why is Gilgamesh one of the most famous Sumerian priest-kings? October 4, 2013
I. Gilgamesh A. Priest-king from Erich (Sumerian city-state) B. He was looked at as a superhero – half god, half human. C. 1700 B.C.: An epic poem called the Epic of Gilgamesh was written • Oldest known story ever to be written down (on tablets in cuneiform).
D. During the story, there is a great flood similar to Noah’s Ark. E. Also, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu travel the world performing great deeds and having adventures. F. Enkidu dies Gilgamesh searches for a way to live forever.
Activity • With your partner, read the passage from the Epic of Gilgamesh out loud (one partner should read half of it, and the other partner read the other half of it). Then, answer the five questions at the bottom of the page.