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The Epic of Gilgamesh: Rise of Enkidu
The Ancients
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Oldest Known Story
This chapter explores the Epic of Gilgamesh, considered by many as the oldest known epic masterpiece. It discusses the different versions and stages of composition and redaction that the epic went through, as well as its central love story between King Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The chapter also delves into the preservation of the story through clay tablets and the challenges in interpreting the iconography of Gilgamesh.
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