1. Humanity in The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient poem from the Mesopotamian Era that tells the story of two companions: Gilgamesh, the powerful and tyrannical demigod who rules as the King of Uruk, and Enkidu, a feral man who is created as an equal for the king by the gods, lifted out of nature and civilized by the touch of woman. ... Throughout the epic, there is a reoccurring conflict between humanity and death, though it often appears to be a battle of nature and humanity. ... The Epic of Gilgamesh stresses that these cosmos involve three main categories of beings: animals, humans, and Gods. ... The Epi...
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