Gilgamesh and the flood

In today's video we examine the genesis and development of one of the world's oldest mythological figures, the legendary King of Uruk, Gilgamesh, and the epic that bears his name. Along the way, we'll explore more than 2,000 years of history, culminating in an examination of the origins of the Mesopotamian flood myth, which continues to resonate in modern religions to this day.

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