Essays on Gilgamesh

Myths have been around for thousands of years and they have been able to help man come up with explanations for events that otherwise there would be none. Myths are traditional stories passed down from generation to generation telling a story about some natural event…

Human beings have a natural tendency to seek out instant pleasure in order to fulfill their innate desires. Unfortunately, this aspired pleasure is often obtained through the process of temptation which in result, evokes a sense of guilt and shame within us. To indulge in…

Okay lets be honest, everyone knows that Gilgamesh wasn’t the best leader of them all; however I dont think the epic was about him being a great leader, I think it was more-so about him learning to become one. Many people might be quick to…

Literature refers to the art of work normally expressed in written pieces in form of poems or short stories among others. In most cases, the literary works are considered to grander artistic advantage. Literature connects with life on numerous fronts. In most cases, the literary…

Since the creation of man and woman, humankind has sought to define the roles of society members and articulate the reason for mankind’s existence on Earth. The ancient texts of The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Genesis chapter of the Old Testament discuss the duties…

The gods in both the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Iliad play an important role in the story, and though they are gods from two different cultures, they act and seem quite similar. From their attitude towards mortals to how they influence the mortal’s decisions,…

In The Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh is incredibly complex character that undergoes a number of changes throughout the novel. These changes reflect onto who he will become as well as who he used to be. His values line up with his identity and we will…