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Author : R. Campbell Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Release Date : 2017-07-24
The Epic Of Gilgamesh Old Babylonian And Standard Versions Illustrated written by R. Campbell Thompson and has been published by Delphi Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-24 with Poetry categories.
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The Epic Of Gilgamesh
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Author : Morris Jastrow
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-12-30
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Illustrated Version The Epic of Gilgamesh An Old Babylonian Version By Morris Jastrow and Albert T. Clay 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 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 sharrī ("Surpassing All Other Kings"). Only a few tablets of it have survived. The later "Standard" version dates from the 13th to the 10th centuries BC and bears the incipit Sha naqba īmuru ("He who Saw the Deep", 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. The first half of the story discusses Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop Gilgamesh from oppressing the people of Uruk. After an initial fight, Gilgamesh and Enkidu become close friends. Together, they journey to the Cedar Mountain and defeat Humbaba, its monstrous guardian. Later they kill the Bull of Heaven, which the goddess Ishtar sends to punish Gilgamesh for spurning her advances. As a punishment for these actions, the gods sentence Enkidu to death. In the second half of the epic, distress about Enkidu's death causes Gilgamesh to undertake a long and perilous journey to discover the secret of eternal life. He eventually learns that "Life, which you look for, you will never find. For when the gods created man, they let death be his share, and life withheld in their own hands". However, because of his great building projects, his account of Siduri's advice, and what the immortal man Utnapishtim told him about the Great Flood, Gilgamesh's fame survived his death. His story has been translated into many languages, and in recent years has featured in works of popular fiction. The Gilgamesh Epic is the most notable literary product of Babylonia as yet discovered in the mounds of Mesopotamia. It recounts the exploits and adventures of a favorite hero, and in its final form covers twelve tablets, each tablet consisting of six columns (three on the obverse and three on the reverse) of about 50 lines for each column, or a total of about 3600 lines. Of this total, however, barely more than one-half has been found among the remains of the great collection of cuneiform tablets gathered by King Ashurbanapal (668-626 B.C.) in his palace at Nineveh, and discovered by Layard in 18541 in the course of his excavations of the mound Kouyunjik (opposite Mosul). The fragments of the epic painfully gathered--chiefly by George Smith--from the circa 30,000 tablets and bits of tablets brought to the British Museum were published in model form by Professor Paul Haupt;2 and that edition still remains the primary source for our study of the Epic.
The Epic Of Gilgamesh
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Author : Morris Jastrow
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-09-21
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The Epic of Gilgamesh - An Old Babylonian Version - With Yale Tablet Illustrations. Complete Translated Edition. The Gilgamesh Epic is the most notable literary product of Babylonia as yet discovered in the mounds of Mesopotamia. It recounts the exploits and adventures of a favorite hero, and in its final form covers twelve tablets, each tablet consisting of six columns (three on the obverse and three on the reverse) of about 50 lines for each column, or a total of about 3600 lines. Of this total, however, barely more than one-half has been found among the remains of the great collection of cuneiform tablets gathered by King Ashurbanapal (668–626 B.C.) in his palace at Nineveh, and discovered by Layard in 18541 in the course of his excavations of the mound Kouyunjik (opposite Mosul). The fragments of the epic painfully gathered—chiefly by George Smith—from the circa 30,000 tablets and bits of tablets brought to the British Museum were published in model form by Professor Paul Haupt;2 and that edition still remains the primary source for our study of the Epic.
The Epic Of Gilgamesh
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Author : Morris Jastrow
language : en
Publisher: Book Tree
Release Date : 2003-01-02
The Epic Of Gilgamesh written by Morris Jastrow and has been published by Book Tree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-02 with Literary Criticism categories.
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.
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic
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Author : Albert Tobias Clay
language : en
Publisher: anboco
Release Date : 2016-08-25
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic written by Albert Tobias Clay and has been published by anboco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-25 with Fiction categories.
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 earliest surviving 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 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" version dates from the 13th to the 10th centuries BC and bears the incipit Sha naqba īmuru ("He who Saw the Deep", 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.
The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic
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Author : A. R. George
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic written by A. R. George and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian categories.
"The Babylonian Gilgamesh epic is the oldest long poem in the world, with a history going back four thousand years. It tells the fascinating and moving story of Gilgamesh's heroic deeds and lonely quest for immortality. This book collects for the first time all the known sources in the original cuneiform, including many fragments never published before. The author's personal study of every available fragment has produced a definitive edition and translation, complete with comprehensive introductory chapters that place the poem and its hero in context."--Publisher's description.
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts
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Author : Morris Jastrow
language : en
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Release Date : 1980
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts written by Morris Jastrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
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Author : Clay
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-05-27
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic written by Clay and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-27 with categories.
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 English Edition
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Release Date : 2020-05-20
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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.
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic
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Author : Morris Jastrow
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-04-05
An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic written by Morris Jastrow and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-05 with Literary Criticism categories.
Discover the Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh in 'An Old Babylonian Version' by Morris Jastrow and Albert Tobias Clay Embark on a journey to the dawn of civilization with 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic' by Morris Jastrow and Albert Tobias Clay. In this groundbreaking work, readers are transported to ancient Mesopotamia, where the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, unfolds in all its glory. Experience the Oldest Epic in Human History In 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic,' Jastrow and Clay present a meticulously translated and annotated edition of the ancient text, offering readers a rare glimpse into the world of ancient Mesopotamia. As they follow Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality and wisdom, readers are treated to a rich tapestry of myth, legend, and adventure. With its vivid imagery, evocative language, and timeless themes, the Gilgamesh Epic continues to captivate readers with its portrayal of heroism, friendship, and the human condition. Whether you're exploring the majestic city of Uruk or venturing into the depths of the Cedar Forest, every page is filled with wonder and intrigue. Discover the Legacy of Gilgamesh 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic' is more than just a literary masterpiece; it is a window into the soul of ancient Mesopotamia. Through Gilgamesh's adventures, readers gain insight into the values, beliefs, and aspirations of one of the world's oldest civilizations. With its timeless themes of mortality, friendship, and the search for meaning, the Gilgamesh Epic remains as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. Jastrow and Clay's meticulous scholarship and insightful commentary ensure that readers will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this ancient masterpiece. Why 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic' Is a Must-Read for Literature Enthusiasts: Ancient Wisdom: Immerse yourself in the wisdom of ancient Mesopotamia as you journey alongside Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality and enlightenment. Historical Insight: Gain insight into the culture, society, and mythology of ancient Mesopotamia through Jastrow and Clay's meticulous translation and commentary. Universal Themes: Explore timeless themes of heroism, friendship, and the search for meaning that resonate across cultures and centuries. Perfect Gift: Share the wonder and majesty of 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic' with friends and family by gifting them a copy of the book. It's the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of ancient literature.Don't miss your chance to explore the ancient world of Gilgamesh with 'An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic' by Morris Jastrow and Albert Tobias Clay. Grab your copy today and prepare to be swept away on a journey through time, myth, and legend.