Introduction to the Text

Up next

Prologue

Preamble to the adventures, introducing Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and alluding to the goddess Ishtar whose presence is preeminent among all divinity in this tale, and in whose temple are kept the tablets which are to be read to tell this tale. *** Image is an Akkadian representati ... Show more

. 6min 26sec

Adventure of Enkidu

The Adventure of Enkidu continues tablet I of the Epic and finishes on tablet II. It is supplemented by Bablyonian material where the Akkadian text is damaged. Gilgamesh is a young king of Uruk, arrogant, and overbearing. He so abuses his authority by the mistreatment of his peop ... Show more

. 22min 47sec

Recommended Episodes

Ramadan 2011 Stories of the Prophets Day 01

Mufti Menk

Introduction

. 39min 28sec

Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire

Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire - for iPod/iPhone

A short introduction to this album.

. 1min 18sec

Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire

Myth at the heart of the Roman Empire - for iPad/Mac/PC

A short introduction to this album.

. 1min 18sec