The document summarizes the ancient Sumerian epic poem about Gilgamesh, including: 1) Gilgamesh was 2/3 god and 1/3 human, giving him superhuman strength as the ruler of Uruk in 2700 BCE. 2) However, Gilgamesh treated his people cruelly so the gods sent Enkidu to oppose him until a woman's love softened them both. 3) The story describes Gilgamesh and Enkidu's journey to kill Humbaba and their subsequent battles with the goddess Isthar and the Bull of Heaven, which leads to Enkidu's death causing Gilgamesh to seek immortality.

1. November 25, 2007

2. Objective: Cuneiform leads to the first stories about the great king, Gilgamesh HW:

3. Gilgamesh! 2/3 God + 1/3 Human = Superhuman Strength

4. The Author! The oldest known author was: Shin-eqi-unninni The author of the Legends of Gilgamesh which were an epic poem!

5. 2700 BCE Gilgamesh was mean to his people and treated them cruelly.

6. So the story begins His people were so upset they called on Anu (god of the sky Enkidu (foe until the love of a women)

7. Gilgamesh and the Humbaba For the fame – Kill….Before he dies curses Enkidu that he will not live long

8. Isthar, the Bull of Heaven, and the Death of Enkidu

9. Gilgamesh searches for eternal life Utnapisthtim & the flood Stay awake for 6 days and 7 nights & the bread Plant of eternal life and the deepest darkest ocean! Snake takes the prize

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