1. Prehistoric Art
It deals with a culture hero, (think Jesus) the first man and woman, a tree, and a snake or serpent of some kind. ... The epic of Gilgamesh is one big myth that the Mesopotamians used to describe almost every major aspect of how they came to be. ... It's a long epic of how the great Gilgamesh brings civilization to his people by giving them wood and stone, and then quests for eternal life after the death of his best friend. You see, every culture has a culture hero. The hero always gives the people the key to civilization. ...
- Word Count: 2959
- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: High School