Role of Women in the Epic of Gilgamesh: a Glimpse into Ancient Mesopotamian Gender Dynamics.
Words: 1061 Pages: 4 3382The Epic of Gilgamesh: Context and Interpretation The portrayal of women, or lack of them, in the Epic of Gilgamesh makes it apparent that women were thought of as a means to an end, used for pleasure and establishing authority, and not seen as warriors or heroes. Although some critical insights into the culture and the women of ancient Mesopotamia are unquestionably obtained through a close reading of the Epic of Gilgamesh, it is essential to acknowledge problems with the […]