Echoes of Gilgamesh in Biblical Narratives
Words: 513 1176The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known pieces of literature, and the Bible, a foundational text for billions, share thematic and narrative parallels that have intrigued scholars and readers for centuries. While Gilgamesh does not appear by name in the Bible, the resonance of his epic's themes, motifs, and specific narrative elements can be felt in several biblical stories, most notably in the accounts of the Great Flood and the quest for eternal life. This essay explores these […]