The Epic of Gilgamesh

"Gilgamesh and Enkidu." Antoa, January 25, 2008.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is widely recognized as the oldest piece of literature on the planet. Many organized religions share similarities elements of this story, and there are many major works of art and literature that have been influenced by this epic. As we read this, we will explore not just the work itself, but its influences and art, religion, literature and film. The Epic of Gilgamesh can be a challenging piece of literature, but with the aids of summaries and class notes, you will uncover the events that meet up with the 11 Aspects of a Hero Quest that we have covered in class.

Thursday, September 1

Here is the summary for the Prelude and Chapter 1. Use this along with the text to uncover elements of the quest that Gilgamesh begins.



Here is the summary for Chapter 2: