The Ancients

The Epic of Gilgamesh: Rise of Enkidu

Feb 4, 2024
Tristan Hughes, podcast host, and Dr. Sophus Helle explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of storytelling. They discuss the central love story between King Gilgamesh and Enkidu, the significance of the city of Eruk, Enkidu's transition to humanity, their quest to slay Humbaba, the structure and themes in Mesopotamian literature, and analyze the first half of the epic.
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