Learning Family Learns about The Epic of Gilgamesh

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	The Revenge of Isthar by Ludmila Zeman The continuation of the story of Gilgamesh, the God-King Ur-Uk, once the capitol of Sumeria in Mesopotamia.

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	The Hero King Gilgamesh (Looking at Myths and Legends) by Irving Finkel

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	The Last Quest of Gilgamesh (Gilgamesh Series) retold & illustrated by Ludmila Zeman

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	Gilgamesh : A Verse Narrative by Herbert Mason (Translator), Mason Trans Herbert

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Sumerian Mythology - Christopher Siren at University of New Hampshire A surprisingly complete collection of information and links about Sumerian myths (and others, too.) Epic of Gilgamesh, Story - Clinch Valley College Part of their Western Civilizations course, excerpt of the story you can read online. Epic of Gilgamesh, Outline - University of North Texas Outline and reading list for scholars of this subject. Helps to identify the flow of the story. Epic of Gilgamesh, Summary - Washington State University Describes the story, tablet by tablet. Tales of the Flood, verse - Santa Clara University Part of the Epic of Gilgamesh, from tablet 11, where he learns of a great flood. Epic of Gilgamesh and the meaning of life - Arthur A. Brown What lessons might the Epic of Gilgamesh teach, if we were to derive some?

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For Younger Readers Gilgamesh the King (Gilgamesh Series) retold & illustrated by Ludmila Zeman Gilgamesh was King of the city of Ur-Uk, once the capitol of Sumeria in Mesopotamia. At first an angry king, mean to his people, he learns a lesson from Enkidu, and they become friends. Read the review in our library. The Revenge of Isthar (Gilgamesh Series) retold & illustrated by Ludmila Zeman Goddess Ishtar is jealous of Shamhat, and sends a beast to destroy Uruk. Gilgamesh and Enkidu must destroy the beast. Read the review in our library. The Last Quest of Gilgamesh (Gilgamesh Series) retold & illustrated by Ludmila Zeman Gilgamesh's last journey, seeking eternal life. He learns of the great flood, and must meet his own test. We enjoyed reading this series before bedtime as we studied Mesopotamia. The Hero King Gilgamesh (Looking at Myths and Legends) by Irving Finkel

For Older Readers Gilgamesh : A Verse Narrativeby Herbert Mason (Translator), Mason Trans Herbert The complete epic written in its original form preserving the magnificance of the the world's oldest written tale. Along with narrative explanations, this is a satisfying work. Myths from Mesopotamia : Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others (Oxford World's Classics) by Stephanie Dalley (Translator) The myths of many cultures bear some similarity to the ancient myths of mesopotamia. No wonder, since it is the birthplace of civilization. This book contains many of these popular myths, including the original flood story, and the great epic of Gilgamesh. A capable translation and presentation of these stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years, influencing the beliefs of countless cultures. Gilgamesh : A New Rendering in English Verse by David Ferry A recent retelling attempts to make the story less academic, and thereby more approachable. Some original writing is added to fill in some gaps left by missing tablets from the original. Inanna : Queen of Heaven and Earth; Her Stories and Hymns from Sumer by Diane Wolkstein, Samuel Noah Kramer (Contributor) One of the truly original goddess stories, the tales of Inanna set the standard for Motherly Goddess stories to come. Inanna has all the traits that later Goddesses possess, namely fertility, love, beauty, as well as jealousy. Also called Ishtar by the later Akkadians, Inanna is the likely predecessor to Isis, Aphrodite and even Venus. The book includes photos of artifacts to help present the settings and beliefs. Treasures of Darkness: A History of Mesopotamian Religion by Thorkild Jacobsen Thourough and thoughtful, this complete reference of beliefs of the the world's oldest civilization is a must for anyone, really. Discover the roots of most of the western world's religious perspectives and traditions.