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Gilgamesh:King in Quest of Immortality: An Extra-Biblical Proof for the Genesis Flood
Gilgamesh:King in Quest of Immortality: An Extra-Biblical Proof for the Genesis Flood
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Experts on ancient history consider the Epic of Gilgamesh to be the oldest preserved Mesopotamian poem ever written. Archeologists say that the story was originally written on 11 clay tablets in cuneiform script. The story was about the notable exploits of a historical and legendary king of Uruk (modern day Iraq) who lived somewhere between 2750 and 2500 B.C.E. His name is Gilgamesh.
According to the so-called "Sumerian King List" Gilgamesh had reigned in the city of Uruk for 126 years. You may wonder why it was that long, but you need to understand that during that ancient period, the human life-span was still reaching a maximum of 150 years. For instance, the biblical "Moses" who lived until the early part of 1200 B.C.E., died at the age of 120 years old. As you see, a hundred years of age was still common and reachable during that period.
Now, from the perspective of this mythological epic, Gilgamesh is seen to be half-human and half-god; he's a demigod – like the Hercules of the Greeks – who personally built the walls, towers, and strongholds of the ancient city of Uruk in order to defend his people from human and even mystical enemies. Thus, this ancient and legendary king was not ordinary.
According to the so-called "Sumerian King List" Gilgamesh had reigned in the city of Uruk for 126 years. You may wonder why it was that long, but you need to understand that during that ancient period, the human life-span was still reaching a maximum of 150 years. For instance, the biblical "Moses" who lived until the early part of 1200 B.C.E., died at the age of 120 years old. As you see, a hundred years of age was still common and reachable during that period.
Now, from the perspective of this mythological epic, Gilgamesh is seen to be half-human and half-god; he's a demigod – like the Hercules of the Greeks – who personally built the walls, towers, and strongholds of the ancient city of Uruk in order to defend his people from human and even mystical enemies. Thus, this ancient and legendary king was not ordinary.
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