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Episode 033 - Gilgamesh: An Epic Retelling

Dec 18, 2024 · 1h 34m 3s
Episode 033 - Gilgamesh: An Epic Retelling
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Journey into the ancient world with Musings on Mysteries and the Mythical Matrix as we unravel the timeless tale of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This episode offers a gripping retelling...

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Journey into the ancient world with Musings on Mysteries and the Mythical Matrix as we unravel the timeless tale of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This episode offers a gripping retelling of humanity's first great hero's quest for immortality, friendship, and meaning. We dive deep into comparative mythology, drawing fascinating connections to the Bible, Greek myths, Atlantis, and their shared archetypes. Together, we'll explore the profound consequences of Gilgamesh's journey and what it reveals about ancient perspectives on life, death, and the divine. Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, history buffs, and seekers of truth.

Buy us a cup of coffee (book) link: https://buymeacoffee.com/m.quad.musings

Complimentary Sources to the story:

Dalley, Stephanie, translator. Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others. Oxford University Press, 2000. Amazon Affiliate link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4h01jdc

George, Andrew, translator. The Epic of Gilgamesh: The Babylonian Epic Poem and Other Texts in Akkadian and Sumerian. Penguin Classics, 2003. Amazon Affiliate link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3C07M99

Article Link on new tablet fragment discovery: https://www.livescience.com/52372-new-tablet-gilgamesh-epic.html

Psychology Article on Peca: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4270917/
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