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Beowulf and Gilgamesh

In seven pages topics of general intent, good, evil, and heroism are related to the epic tales of 'Beowulf' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...

Chaldean and Greek Mythology and the Roles Played by Oracles and Fate

In 5 pages this paper contrasts and compares the roles played by oracles and fate in the mythological tales of Achilles, Oedipus, ...

Odysseus, Gilgamesh, and Machiavelli Consulted in a Hypothetical Political Situation

In five pages this paper considers the political dilemma of the Duchess of Calzone and how Odysseus, Gilgamesh, and Machiavelli wo...

Life and Death Concepts of the Mesopotamians and the Epic of Gilgamesh

In five pages this paper examines how the concepts of life and death as regarded by the ancient Mesopotamian peoples are reflected...

'Perspectives on the Individual' and Human Nature

among four children in his family. The father was an intelligent, religious man, a hard-working storekeeper and an important leade...

Homosexual Aspects of Gilgamesh

In five pages this paper explores the homosexual or bisexual tendencies as revealed in his relationship with Enkidu in the Epic of...

Quest Novels Voltaire's Candide and Epic of Gilgamesh

we will discuss two stories involving journeys -- the ancient Babylonian story of Gilgamesh, and Voltaires Candide. Written abou...

Epic of Gilgamesh and Dream Interpretation

In five pages dreams are discussed and the dream featured in Gilgamesh is interpreted. There is no bibliography included....

Epic Heroism of King Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh, composed about 2000 BC and found inscribed on 12 tablets at Nineveh, is the earliest known epic. The Epic...

'The Odyssey,' 'Epic of Gilgamesh,' Violence and Heroism

This essay consists of six pages and in a comparative heroic analysis of Gilgamesh and Odysseus presents the arguments that despit...

Innocence Lost in Literature

In five pages this paper examines how innocence is corrupted in a literary comparison and contrast of Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bo...

Great Flood in the Book of Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh

Epic of Gilgamesh. Who was Gilgamesh? According to Biblical scholars who have researched ancient scrolls, Gilgamesh was a ...

Conflict and Culture in the Epic of Gilgamesh

possible sense of self. "He took his heavy shield killed the dragon with his heavy bronze axe, which weighed seven talents and se...

Classical Literature and Common Theme of Perseverance in Overcoming Obstacles

fire, his roar is the roar/of the floodwater; he breathes and there is death (lines 128-129). Gilgamesh perseveres despite the ad...

Comparative Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Adam from the Book of Genesis and Gilgamesh

created by God, given free will and essentially left to tend to all that God had created. God later created a woman for him, which...

The Treatment of Women in Mythology

This 10 page paper examines the way writers have treated women in mythology. The writer examines The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Metamo...

Good Life Defined by Religion and Philosophy

the many delights of civilization, and thus showing Enkidu this type of pleasure is important (PG). Enkidu himself however sees i...

Epic Literature and Heroes

In five pages the epic heroes that are featured in epic literary works are discussed in a consideration of 'The Song of Roland,' '...

Heroic Literary Symbolism

In six pages an analysis of the heroic symbolism in the epics 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,' 'Beowulf,' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...

Gilgamesh, 'The Odyssey' and Heroic Epics

In five pages this paper discusses the societal and immortality quests of epic heroes in Gilgamesh and Homer's 'The Odyssey' in a ...

Mortality and Morality in the Epic of Gilgamesh

In five pages this paper examines the role of Enkidu in the education of Gilgamesh and his understanding that accepting his mortal...

Classic Literature and Its Social Functions

all too suddenly succumbed to temptation and became the gatekeeper of Hell -- a place of consequence where one goes whose choices ...

Life and its Meaning Questioned

contrary, that it will be lived all the better if it has no meaning." Albert Camus in The Myth of Sisyphus. * Life is a tragedy fo...

Women's Role in the Epic of Gilgamesh

lost natural state, at which point Shamhat offers to take him to the city where the joys of "civilization shine in their resplende...

Ancient Literature and Cultural Characteristics

Oedipus story we have one that seems to offer us the belief that through intellectual pursuit we can somehow avoid the inevitable,...

'The Epic of Gilgamesh' Heroic Analysis

which features the exploits of a heroic protagonist, is used. Although it was Homer who popularized this literary form with his p...

Mortality in Epic of Gilgamesh

afterlife, gods and worship, adventure and achievement, and legacy. The gender roles and children depicted in The Epic of Gilgame...

Heroism and Primitivism in Character Studies of Gilgamesh and Enkidu

combat and claiming the right to sleep with any woman before her marriage" (Sparknotes). While Gilgamesh is handsome if not beauti...

Man and the Creation of Fear and God

As for mankind, numbered are their days/ Whatever they achieve is but the wind!" (Epic of Gilgamesh 8). When Gilgameshs friend Enk...

Gilgamesh and Kurtz in Heart of Darkness

merely oppressed and used the natives. Kurtz is a man who is very diverse and very intelligent. He is a powerful speaker, a poet, ...