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Es ist das erste Großepos der Weltliteratur und handelt von Themen des Lebens schlechthin: vom Wunsch nach Unsterblichkeit, der Suche nach Ruhm, von Macht, der Auflehnung gegen die Götter, Freundschaft und Liebe. Raoul Schrott hat zusammen mit führenden Assyrologen eine wortgetreue, philologische Übersetzung angefertigt. Und daneben steht eine zweite, dichterische Fassung voll jener sprachlichen Frische und Lebendigkeit, für die Schrott bekannt ist.

The Epic of Gilgamesh relates the tale of the fifth king of the first dynasty of Uruk (in what is modern-day Iraq), who reigned for 126 years, according to the ancient Sumerian list of kings. Gilgamesh was first inscribed in cuneiform writing on clay tablets by an unknown author during the Sumerian era and has been described as one of the greatest works of literature in the recounting of mankind's unending quest for immortality.

Mehr als 3000 Jahre vor Christus wird die mächtige Stadt Uruk von dem unübertrefflich scheinenden König Gilgamesch beherrscht. In seinem Streben nach Ruhm und Größe schreckt er weder vor Göttern noch Ungeheuern zurück, bis er schließlich einen Gegner findet, dem auch er nicht gewachsen scheint: Den Tod. Das Gilgamesch-Epos gilt als die älteste Erzählung, die der Menschheit erhalten ist.

Taken together, the civilizations of Sumer, Assyria, and Persia have helped form the modern makeup of Mesopotamia, western Asia, and the world. However, to really understand why things are the way they are, it’s important to break up this historical timeline and spend some time learning about each society. Only by doing this will you be able to fully appreciate the powerful impact these ancient peoples had on our modern world.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest surviving literary work in the world. The epic poetry describes the ancient King Gilgamesh and his journey to discover the secret to eternal life.

Dive into the epic adventure of the "Epic of Gilgamesh," a journey through time that takes you back to the origins of literature with one of the oldest stories ever told.

Emily H. Wilson presents Book 2 in the Sumerians Trilogy.

Gilgamesh, son of the goddess Ninsun and the mortal Lugalbanda, is the arrogant king of the vibrant city of Uruk, a sprawling desert metropolis. In an attempt to quell Gilgamesh’s oppressive behavior, the gods fashion the wild man, Enkidu, to be a companion to the king and to calm his errant ways. The two form an inseparable bond, embark on a wild misadventure, and commit a series of blunders that offend the very gods who created Enkidu. What happens next sends Gilgamesh on an epic journey to find his ancestor, Utnapishtim the Faraway.

Embark on a journey to the dawn of civilization with The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Great Deluge, a timeless masterpiece by EA Wallis Budge. This classic work offers a glimpse into the ancient world, telling the story of the legendary king Gilgamesh and the great flood that changed the course of history. Listen now and be transported back in time to experience the epic battles, heart-wrenching tragedy, and timeless wisdom of one of the oldest works of literature. Subscribe now and discover the rich legacy of The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Great Deluge.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our ...

Daduschu wächst bei dem Getreidehändler Shindurrul, einem Freund seines Vaters, auf, nachdem er seine Eltern bei einem Nomadenüberfall verlor. Und Shindurrul schmiedet einen gewagten Plan: er will, dass Daduschu mit zwei Handelsschiffen ans Ende der Welt segelt. Dazu kommt noch eine ganz besondere Aufgabe für den jungen Mann. Der babylonische König Hammurabi möchte, dass er herausfinden, ob andernorts neue und bessere Kanäle gebaut werden können, denn der Boden Babylons versalzt allmählich.

Brought to you by Penguin. What does it mean for us all when death is treated as a glitch and Silicon Valley invests in the “science” of eternal life? From the epic of Gilgamesh to the alchemy of the philosopher’s stone, humanity’s eternal quest for immortality – and its rejuvenation...

La Epopeya de Gilgamesh o Poema de Gilgamesh es una narración de origen sumerio, considerada como la narraciónescrita más antigua de la historia. Se emplearon tablillas de arcilla y escritura cuneiforme, lo cual favoreció su preservación. Las 12 tablillas sumerias datadas entre 2750-2600 A.C. en las que aparecen los poemas que relatan las grandes epopeyasde Gilgamesh, lo ubican como un rey divinizado de la ciudad sumeria de Uruk. Se considera a éste poema la obra literariareligiosa más importante de la literatura acadia y la primera de las grandes epopeyas literarias de la humanidad.

Gilgamesh l’Epopea del Re di Uruk | Letto da Francesco PannofinoL’epopea di Gilgamesh è il più antico racconto dell’umanità. E tanti sono gli elementi di questa mitica vicenda che ritroveremo negli scritti delle epoche successive.Gilgamesh non è solo una storia di avventure, di travagli e successi, ma è un percorso umano, quello di un essere vivente, amato dagli déi, che vaga alla ricerca di una verità.Egli desidera conoscere il mistero dell’immortalità, per poi rendersi conto che non esiste.Attraverso lotte, incontri, passioni, mostri, catastrofi, Gilgamesh giungerà a ...

The story of the adventures of the mythical hero Gilgamesh is the most considerable literary production that has come down to us from ancient Babylonia. Unfortunately, it was not preserved in complete form. This recording is of the fullest translation which had yet been issued in English when it was first published in 1917.

What if we discovered that one of history's greatest heroes had written his life story? That's the premise behind Robert Silverberg's amazing novel Gilgamesh the King. The journey begins when six-year-old Gilgamesh's father dies. As he grows to manhood and eventually ascends to the throne, he faces many challenges along the way: political intrigue, war, the burden of leadership. But none are as difficult as his intense internal struggles against loneliness and his own mortality.

Treat your kids to these quick 10-minute action-packed legends from around the world! Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives.

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness.

Transformé par son amitié avec Enkidou, l'homme sauvage, Gilgamesh, roi tyrannique, se lance dans un périlleux voyage en quête de l'immortalité. Le récit de ses exploits est le plus ancien texte de l'humanité.

La epopeya de Gilgamesh es la obra cumbre y más importante en la tradición literaria de la antigua Babilonia. Quien tenga la oportunidad de acercarse a este libro, encontrará la maravillosa historia de Gilgamesh, el gran rey Uruk, quien fue capaz de enfrentarse contra monstruos y dioses, conocer lugares asombrosos y viajar en búsqueda de la inmortalidad, en una lucha contra el miedo a la muerte.

Edith and Frances, living with their mother on a tiny farm in the south-east of Australia, are visited by their cousin Leopold and his Armenian friend Aram. The two young men are taking the long way home after working on an archaeological dig in Iraq. It is 1937. The modern world they say, is waiting to erupt. Among the tales they tell is the story of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, in ancient Mesopotamia.