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The Epic of Gilgamish

R. Campbell Thompson
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Author : R. Campbell Thompson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1015427928

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay
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Author : Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay
Publisher : Book Tree
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1585092142

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The Epic of Gilgamesh by Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay Pdf

This epic poem is the oldest known to exist in history, predating Homer's Iliad by about 1500 years. Gilgamesh, the hero, discovers he has godly blood, so sets out on a journey to the land of the gods in an attempt to gain entry. It is of ancient Sumerian origin, from the land called Mesopotamia. It is an important work for those studying ancient literature, history and mythology. This Babylonian version is one of the oldest known, if not the oldest. Later renditions are more common and seem to embellish the story, so this work is important for serious researchers. From the standpoint of literature alone, it is also an interesting tale that is enjoyable to read.

Mesopotamian Epic Literature

Marianna E. Vogelzang,Herman L. J. Vanstiphout
Mesopotamian Epic Literature Book PDF

Author : Marianna E. Vogelzang,Herman L. J. Vanstiphout
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015025247498

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Mesopotamian Epic Literature by Marianna E. Vogelzang,Herman L. J. Vanstiphout Pdf

This book is one of the first collections of studies on a defined problem in Mesopotamian Literature. The broad topic of a possible oral or aural character of Akkadian and Sumerian epic poetry and its implications is treated in a number of ways, including a confrontation with traditional Oral-Formulaic Theory, an overview of Sumerian literary types which contrasts putative oral literature with historical literacy, a detailed analysis of the phonic features, and concentrations on specific structural features of Sumerian compositions in order to detect possible markers of either oral origins or aural performance and transmissions.

An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic

Clay,Jastrow
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic Book PDF

Author : Clay,Jastrow
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1720399921

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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic by Clay,Jastrow Pdf

The Gilgamesh Epic is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia that is often regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about 'Bilgamesh' (Sumerian for 'Gilgamesh'), king of Uruk, dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (circa 2100 BC). These independent stories were later used as source material for a combined epic. The first surviving version of this combined epic, known as the "Old Babylonian" version, dates to the 18th century BC and is titled after its incipit, Shutur eli sharri ("Surpassing All Other Kings"). Only a few tablets of it have survived.

Gender and Aging in Mesopotamia

Rivkah Harris
Gender and Aging in Mesopotamia Book PDF

Author : Rivkah Harris
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0806135395

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Gender and Aging in Mesopotamia by Rivkah Harris Pdf

Rivkah Harris’s cross-cultural and multidisciplinary approach breaks new ground in assessing Mesopotamian attitudes toward youth and mature adulthood, aging and the elderly, generational conflict, gender differences in aging, relationships between men and women, women’s contributions to cultural activities, and the "ideal woman." To uncover Mesopotamian perspectives, Harris combed through primary sources - including literature and myth, letters, economic and legal texts, and visual materials. Even such pivotal cultural influences as the Gilgamesh Epic and Enuma Elish are reinterpreted in an original manner.

Gilgamesh

Louise M. Pryke
Gilgamesh Book PDF

Author : Louise M. Pryke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317506706

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Gilgamesh by Louise M. Pryke Pdf

Gilgamesh focuses on the eponymous hero of the world’s oldest epic and his legendary adventures. However, it also goes further and examines the significance of the story’s Ancient Near Eastern context, and what it tells us about notions of kingship, animality, and the natures of mortality and immortality. In this volume, Louise M. Pryke provides a unique perspective to consider many foundational aspects of Mesopotamian life, such as the significance of love and family, the conceptualisation of life and death, and the role of religious observance. The final chapter assesses the powerful influence of Gilgamesh on later works of ancient literature, from the Hebrew Bible, to the Odyssey, to The Tales of the Arabian Nights, and his reception through to the modern era. Gilgamesh is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to understand this fascinating figure, and more broadly, the relevance of Near Eastern myth in the classical world and beyond.

An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic

Morris Jastrow,Albert Tobias Clay
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic Book PDF

Author : Morris Jastrow,Albert Tobias Clay
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1984922920

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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic by Morris Jastrow,Albert Tobias Clay Pdf

The Gilgamesh Epic is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia that is often regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about 'Bilgamesh' (Sumerian for 'Gilgamesh'), king of Uruk, dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (circa 2100 BC). These independent stories were later used as source material for a combined epic. The first surviving version of this combined epic, known as the "Old Babylonian" version, dates to the 18th century BC and is titled after its incipit, Shutur eli sharri ("Surpassing All Other Kings"). Only a few tablets of it have survived.

An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic

Albert Tobias,Morris Jastrow
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic Book PDF

Author : Albert Tobias,Morris Jastrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1794388141

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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic by Albert Tobias,Morris Jastrow Pdf

The Gilgamesh Epic is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia that is often regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about 'Bilgamesh' (Sumerian for 'Gilgamesh'), king of Uruk, dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (circa 2100 BC). These independent stories were later used as source material for a combined epic. The first surviving version of this combined epic, known as the "Old Babylonian" version, dates to the 18th century BC and is titled after its incipit, Shutur eli sharri ("Surpassing All Other Kings"). Only a few tablets of it have survived.

Male and Female in the Epic of Gilgamesh

Tzvi Abusch
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Author : Tzvi Abusch
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575067186

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Male and Female in the Epic of Gilgamesh by Tzvi Abusch Pdf

The deeds and struggles of Gilgamesh, legendary king of the city-state Uruk in the land of Sumer, have fascinated readers for millennia. They are preserved primarily in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the most well-known pieces of Mesopotamian literature. Studying the text draws us into an orbit that is engaging and thrilling, for it is a work of fantasy and legend that addresses some of the very existential issues with which contemporary readers still grapple. We experience the excitement of trying to penetrate the mind-set of another civilization, an ancient one—in this instance, a civilization that ultimately gave rise to our own. The studies gathered here all demonstrate Tzvi Abusch’s approach to ancient literature: to make use of the tools of literary, structural, and critical analysis in service of exploring the personal and psychological dimensions of the narration. The author focuses especially on the encounters between males and females in the story. The essays are not only instructive for understanding the Epic of Gilgamesh, they also serve as exemplary studies of ancient literature with a view to investigating streams of commonality between ancient times and ours

Epic of Gilgamesh

Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay
Epic of Gilgamesh Book PDF

Author : Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516986458

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Epic of Gilgamesh by Morris Jastrow,Albert T. Clay Pdf

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. Dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (circa 2100 BC), it is often regarded as the first great work of literature. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about 'Bilgamesh' (Sumerian for 'Gilgamesh'), king of Uruk. These independent stories were later used as source material for a combined epic. The story introduces Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. Gilgamesh, two-thirds god and one-third man, is oppressing his people, who cry out to the gods for help. For the young women of Uruk this oppression takes the form of a droit du seigneur - or "lord's right" to sleep with brides on their wedding night. For the young men (the tablet is damaged at this point) it is conjectured that Gilgamesh exhausts them through games, tests of strength, or perhaps forced labour on building projects...

The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic

Jeffrey H. Tigay
The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic Book PDF

Author : Jeffrey H. Tigay
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0865165467

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The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic by Jeffrey H. Tigay Pdf

Special Features- Aims to show how The Gilgamesh Epic developed from its earliest to its latest form- Systematic, step-by-step tracking of the stylistic, thematic, structural, and theological changes in The Gilgamesh Epic- Relation of changes to factors (geographical, political, religious, literary) that may have prompted them- Attempts to identify the sources (biographical, historical, literary, folkloric) of the epic's themes, and to suggest what may have been intended by use of these themes- Extensive bibliography- Indices

The Epic of Gilgamesh

John Harris
The Epic of Gilgamesh Book PDF

Author : John Harris
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595178636

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The Epic of Gilgamesh by John Harris Pdf

The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest written chronicle in the world, composed two to three thousand years before Christ. It tells events in the life of a king in an ancient Sumerian city of Mesopotamia.In the tradition of the Greek Iliad or the medieval Beowulf, the heroic central figure is admired for his prowess and power; he is a warrior, whose greatest adventures are here recounted, sometimes fantastic and ultimately magical, as he ventures beyond the bounds of the world. The Epic of Gilgamesh is an artifact of the first civilization, that which is the father and mother of our own civilization. It is like the great-great-great-grandparent whose name you do not know but without whom you would not exist. There are many matters that are not believable to us—monsters, deities, and places that we do not think exist, nor ever existed. Yet we can perceive in Gilgamesh a person like ourselves. This is the story of a man, not a god. We understand him, even if we do not understand or believe all that he does. Gilgamesh is the first literature of mankind to express the human condition.

Gilgamesh

John R. Maier
Gilgamesh Book PDF

Author : John R. Maier
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0865163391

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Gilgamesh by John R. Maier Pdf

The evolution of the Gilgamesh epic" (1982) / Jeffrey H. Tigay -- From "Gilgamesh in literature and art: the second and first millennia" (1987) / Wilfred G. Lambert -- From "Gilgamesh: sex, love and the ascent of knowledge" (1987) / Benjamin Foster -- "Images of women in the Gilgamesh epic" (1990) / Rivkah Harris -- "The marginalization of the goddesses" (1992) / Tikva Frymer-Kensky -- "Mourning the death of a friend: some assyriological notes" (1993) / Tzvi Abusch -- "Liminality, altered states, and the Gilgamesh epic" (1996) / Sara Mandell -- "Origins: new light on eschatology in Gilgamesh's mortuary journey" (1996) / Raymond J. Clark -- From "a Babylonian in Batavia: Mesopotamian literature and lore in The sunlight dialogues" (1982) / Greg Morris -- "Charles Olson and the poetic uses of Mesopotamian scholarship" / John Maier -- From "'Or also a godly singer, ' Akkadian and early Greek literature" (1984) / Walter Burkert -- From "Gilgamesh and Genesis" (1987) / David Damrosch -- "Praise for death" (1990) / Donald Hall -- From "Gilgamesh in the Arabian nights" (1991) / Stephanie Dalley -- "Ovid's Blanda voluptas and the humanization of Enkidu" (1991) / William L. Moran -- From "the Yahwist's primeval myth" (1992) / Bernard F. Batto -- "Gilgamesh and Philip Roth's Gil Gamesh" (1996) / Marianthe Colakis -- From "The epic of Gilgamesh" (1982) / J. Tracy Luke and Paul W. Pruyser -- From "Gilgamesh and the Sundance Kid: the myth of male friendship" (1987) / Dorothy Hammond and Alta Jablow -- "Gilgamesh and other epics" (1990) / Albert B. Lord -- From "Reaching for abroad: departures" (1991) / Eric J. Leed -- From "Introduction" to he who saw everything (1991) / Robert Temple -- "The oral aesthetic and the bicameral mind" (1991) / Carl Lindahl -- From "Point of view in anthropological discourse: the ethnographer as Gilgamesh" (1991) / Miles Richardson -- From "The wild man: the epic of Gilgamesh" (1992) / Thomas Van Nortwick.

An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic (English Edition)

Anonim
An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic English Edition Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798647447074

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An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic (English Edition) by Anonim Pdf

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia that is often regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature and the second oldest religious text, after the Pyramid Texts. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Bilgamesh (Sumerian for "Gilgamesh"), king of Uruk, dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (c.2100 BC). These independent stories were later used as source material for a combined epic in Akkadian. The first surviving version of this combined epic, known as the "Old Babylonian" version dates to the 18th century BC and is titled after its incipit, Shūtur eli sharrī ("Surpassing All Other Kings"). Only a few tablets of it have survived. The later Standard Babylonian version compiled by Sîn-lēqi-unninni dates from the 13th to the 10th centuries BC and bears the incipit Sha naqba īmuru ("He who Saw the Abyss", in modern terms: "He who Sees the Unknown"). Approximately two-thirds of this longer, twelve-tablet version have been recovered. Some of the best copies were discovered in the library ruins of the 7th-century BC Assyrian king Ashurbanipal.

From Distant Days

Benjamin Read Foster
From Distant Days Book PDF

Author : Benjamin Read Foster
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UCSC:32106014314261

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From Distant Days by Benjamin Read Foster Pdf

A selection and abridgment of Benjamin Foster's comprehensive, two-volume work on Babylonian and Assyrian literature, Before the Muses. This paperback edition is well-suited for college courses in Biblical Studies, Classical Studies, Religious Thought, Mythology, or Comparative Literature. Among the many compositions included are: Epic of Creation; Story of the Flood; When Ishtar Went to the Netherworld; How Nergal Became King of the Netherworld; How Adapa Lost Immortality; Etana; the King without an Heir; Anzu the Bird Who Stole Destiny; How Erra Wrecked the World; Legends of Sargon of Akkad; Legend of Naram-Sin; Tukulti-Ninurta Epic; Nebuchadnezzar and Marduk; Tiglath-Pileser and the Beasts; The King of Justice; Letters from Gods; Marduk Prophecy; Oracles to Assyrian Kings; Prayers to the Gods; Coronation Prayer for Assyrian Kings; Sargon II for His New City; Assurbanipal Pious Scholar; Nebuchadnezzar II for His Public Works; Diviners' Prayers; Dialogue between a Man and His God; Poem of the Righteous Sufferer; A Sufferer's Salvation; The Babylonian Theodicy; Who Has Not Sinned?; The Piteous Sufferer; Elegy for a Woman Dead in Childbirth; Love Charms; Love Lyrics; Ishtar at the Tavern; The Faithful Lover; At the Cleaners; The Poor Man of Nippur; Why Do You Curse Me?; The Jester; The Gilgamesh Letter; The Dialogue of Pessimism; Land for the Birds; Counsels of Wisdom.