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    Mesopotamia Civilization

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    History 130 20. June 2013 Mesopotamia Mesopotamia‚ the birthplace of civilization‚ comes with an overwhelmingly rich history. Due to its wealth in contributions to many religions and ethnic groups and its strong religious influence in the area‚ the history behind Mesopotamia comes with a lot of stories. “No development has been more momentous‚ or fraught with consequence‚ than the emergence of civilization” (Perspectives 1). First were the urban development of Mesopotamia‚ the development of writing

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    Gilgamesh and Aeneas

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    Gilgamesh and Aeneas Hero’s The principal factor in an epic is the heroic main character. Usually this character is often the son of a god or goddess and is favored by the gods. These heroic characters are surrounded by constant tragedy which helps drive them to fulfill their fates. All of these qualities of heroic characters are shown in the characters of Aeneas from “The Aeneid” and Gilgamesh from the “Epic of Gilgamesh”. In an article by Roma Chatter it is suggested that

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    In this essay I am going to deal with the two epic texts called: "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and Homer’s "Odyssey". For both texts‚ I will discuss the cultural value of "heroism" In order to make a good analysis of both texts we have to know what "Epic" means. Webster’s defines it as "a long poetic composition‚ usually centered upon a hero‚ in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style" (Webster’s Universal College Dictionary‚ New York: Gramercy Books‚ 1997). In each

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    Gilgamesh Quotes

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    Gilgamesh is both man and God. The Epic of Gilgamesh which detail his exploits show his struggle in being part man and God. As some scholars such as Tzvi Abusch have noted‚ Gilgamesh‚ “must find ways to express his tremendous personal energy‚ but still act in a manner that accords with the limits and responsibilities imposed upon him by his society and universe”. Gilgamesh being both God and man is in a gray space. Just as Abusch says in the quote above‚ Gilgamesh has an energy and power akin to

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    Uruk In Gilgamesh

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    important to the city. In Gilgamesh‚ Ururk is known for having a “massive wall...ramparts [that] gleam like copper in the sun ... a stone staircase more ancient than one can imagine ...a temple that no king has equaled in size or beauty ...mighty foundations” and the city encloses “the palm trees‚ the gardens‚ the orchards‚ the glorious

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    Gilgamesh Is Gay

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    Gilgamesh is an epic that has been passed down for thousands of years. The epic narrates the legendary deeds of the main character Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is two-thirds immortal and one-third mortal; however‚ he cannot accept his fate that one day he too will die. The entire epic tells the story of Gilgamesh’s life and searche for immortality. Through his many trials and tribulations‚ Gilgamesh proves that he has great physical strength. However‚ throughout the epic Gilgamesh also shows he is emotionally

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    Gilgamesh Quiz

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    Quiz 1 Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh a first in known literary works? Answer Selected Answer:    It is the first to confront the idea of death Correct Answer:    It is the first to confront the idea of death Question 2 0 out of 4 points According to our text‚ what did the Hebrews believe their status as "chosen people" meant? Answer Selected Answer:    They were favored by YHWH‚ the Hebrew god Correct Answer:    They were to set an example of a higher moral standard Question

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    Mesopotamian vs. Egyptian Views In the ancient world there were many different aspects to developing culture. The Mesopotamians‚ Hebrews and the Egyptians shared many characteristics while at the same time differed greatly. Considering their views towards gods‚ social order‚ and life after death‚ one can discover the lives of the ancient people. Illustrations of their literature‚ art‚ and architecture help reveal this information. Although these different civilizations had similar living conditions

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    Gilgamesh Tablet

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    In most of The Epic Poem of Gilgamesh‚ the twelfth tablet does not exist in most of the epic. This section is not included in some translations and versions. The authors of this epic poem added this tablet to this poem‚ but the reason why is still not found. It does not keep up a correspondence with the rest of the poem and this tablet also disagrees with some events that are a main focus. In The Epic Poem of Gilgamesh Tablet XII‚ Gilgamesh drops a stick through a small hole in the floor of the

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    Gilgamesh and the Bible

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    Genesis and Gilgamesh Throughout the Epic of Gilgamesh there are many parallels with the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament‚ most notably in the biblical stories of the Garden of Eden and Noah’s flood. Both Gilgamesh and Noah were instructed to build a boat to survive a great flood brought forth by their respective gods. There are also similarities seen between the creation of Ekindu and the creation of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Also in the Garden of Eden a snake’s deception causes Adam to

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