The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is among the earliest known works of literary fiction. Scholars believe that it originated as a series of Sumerian legends and poems...
gilgamesh was a famous ruler in mesopotamia, he was also a legendary figure in mesopotamian literature
he took advantage of his powers to sleep with women before their husband did
Enkidu changes from a wild man into a noble one because of Gilgamesh. Their friendship changes Gilgamesh from a bully and a tyrant into an exemplary king and hero. Because they were evenly matched,...
The Mesopotanian epic of Gilgamesh contains what is likely the first written account of the story of Noah's Ark. It was written on clay tablets and preceeds the bible by approximately 3000 years!