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Sumerian ruler and protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh
he loses. Gilgamesh's companion Enkidu dies and his shade tells Gilgamesh about the bleak conditions in the Underworld. The poem Gilgamesh and Aga describes
Gilgamesh
Epic poem from Mesopotamia
The Epic of Gilgamesh (/ˈɡɪlɡəmɛʃ/) is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia that is the world's oldest surviving example of narrative literature. The literary
Epic_of_Gilgamesh
Flood myth in the Epic of Gilgamesh
The Gilgamesh flood myth is a partial narrative of the Gilgamesh Epic. It is one of three Mesopotamian flood myths alongside the one included in the Eridu
Gilgamesh_flood_myth
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Gilgamesh in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gilgamesh was a legendary king of Uruk. Gilgamesh may also refer to: Epic of Gilgamesh, a poem about
Gilgamesh_(disambiguation)
Sumerian poem
The Death of Gilgamesh is a Sumerian poem about the death of the legendary hero Gilgamesh, best known in later sources from Epic of Gilgamesh. The text was
Death_of_Gilgamesh
Topics referred to by the same term
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. Epic of Gilgamesh may also refer to: The Epic of Gilgamesh (Martinů), 1955 oratorio by
Epic of Gilgamesh (disambiguation)
Epic_of_Gilgamesh_(disambiguation)
Character from the Epic of Gilgamesh
comrade and friend of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. Their exploits were composed in Sumerian poems and in the Akkadian Epic of Gilgamesh, written during the
Enkidu
Creative works inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh has directly inspired many manifestations of literature, art, music, and popular culture throughout history. It was extremely influential
Gilgamesh in the arts and popular culture
Gilgamesh_in_the_arts_and_popular_culture
Japanese manga series
Gilgamesh (ギルガメッシュ, Girugamesshu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was serialized in the Shōnen Gahōsha magazine
Gilgamesh_(manga)
American pharmaceutical company
Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that is developing psychedelic and related drugs as medicines. It is a "discovery stage" company
Gilgamesh_Pharmaceuticals
2024 Iraq, Kurdistan Region film
Where Is Gilgamesh? (Sorani Kurdish: گێلگامێش لە کوێیە؟) is a 2024 Kurdish heist crime film noir based on the Epic of Gilgamesh, directed by Karzan Kardozi
Where_Is_Gilgamesh?
Extant Sumerian language work
Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Netherworld (abbreviated as GEN) is one of five extant compositions of the Sumerian language about the deeds of the hero Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Netherworld
Gilgamesh,_Enkidu,_and_the_Netherworld
Figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology
mythology, the Bull of Heaven is a mythical beast fought by the King of Uruk Gilgamesh. The story of the Bull of Heaven is known from two different versions:
Bull_of_Heaven
Character in Gilgamesh myths
the hero Gilgamesh, including short compositions belonging to the curriculum of scribal schools, various versions of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and several
Humbaba
Character from Marvel Comics
The Forgotten One (also known as Hero and Gilgamesh) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared
Forgotten_One_(character)
2015 science fiction novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky
barbarism, primarily seen through the eyes of the Gilgamesh's chief classicist, Holsten Mason. After the Gilgamesh returns to Kern's World, the two narratives
Children_of_Time_(novel)
British rock band
Gilgamesh (1972–1975, 1977–1978) were a British rock band active during the 1970s, led by the keyboardist Alan Gowen. The group were associated with the
Gilgamesh_(band)
Biblical prophet known for building an ark
Pentateuch is similar to the flood narrative in the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, composed around 1800 BC, where a hero builds an ark to survive a divinely
Noah
Multi-ring impact basin on Ganymede
Gilgamesh is a large multi-ring impact basin on Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede. The impact structure was observed in detail by the Voyager 2 and Galileo
Gilgamesh_(crater)
Important character of the Epic of Gilgamesh
the ancient city of Shuruppak in southern Iraq who, according to the Gilgamesh flood myth, survived the Flood by making and occupying a boat. He is called
Utnapishtim
Japanese television series
Gilgamesh Night (ギルガメッシュないと / ギルガメッシュ・ナイト) was a Japanese softcore porn variety TV show broadcast from October 1991 to March 1998. Airing early Sunday
Gilgamesh_Night
Mesopotamian texts that talk about gods and fantastic creatures
gods. This character then makes a reappearance in the Epic of Gilgamesh, when Gilgamesh is searching for immortality after coming to fear death and the
Mesopotamian_mythology
Brewery in Salem, Oregon
Gilgamesh Brewing is a brewery in Salem, Oregon. It was established in 2009 and is family owned. Gilgamesh beers are distributed primarily in and around
Gilgamesh_Brewing
Mythological realm
the Epic of Gilgamesh. Earlier descriptions come from the Ur III poem Gilgamesh and Huwawa. The Sumerian poems of his deeds say that Gilgamesh traveled east
Cedar_Forest
Babylonian mythological character
in the old Babylonian version of Gilgamesh) is a character who appears in Tablets I and II of the Epic of Gilgamesh and is mentioned in Tablet VII. She
Shamhat
Opera composed by Ahmed Adnan Saygun
Turkish-language libretto by Münir Hayri Egeli [tr]. The opera, based on the Epic of Gilgamesh was composed from 1964 to 1983, but premiered in an early version in 1970
Gilgamesh_(Saygun_opera)
Vessel in the Genesis flood narrative
well as its most likely source, is that of Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Scholars note shared themes, dimensions, and language but different causes
Noah's_Ark
American video game company
backing major animated feature film production using Unreal, starting with Gilgamesh with studios Hook Up, DuermeVela and FilmSharks. Epic announced its own
Epic_Games
Old Babylonian poem
Gilgamesh and Aga, sometimes referred to as incipit The envoys of Aga (Sumerian: lu2 kin-gi4-a aka), is an Old Babylonian poem written in Sumerian. The
Gilgamesh_and_Aga
Mesopotamian goddess, mother of Gilgamesh
of the hero Gilgamesh and wife of deified legendary king Lugalbanda, and appears in this role in most versions of the Epic of Gilgamesh. She was associated
Ninsun
Statue in the University of Sydney
The Statue of Gilgamesh at the University of Sydney, Camperdown, was created by Assyrian-Australian artist Lewis Batros on commission from the Assyrian
Statue of Gilgamesh, University of Sydney
Statue_of_Gilgamesh,_University_of_Sydney
Ancient Mesopotamian king
including Umma and Zabala. The Sumerian poem Gilgamesh and Aga records the Kishite siege of Uruk after its lord Gilgamesh refused to submit to Aga, ending in Aga's
Aga_of_Kish
Genre of narrative presented in a long format
literature predating Ancient Greece or the Hebrew Bible, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh. But critique and discourse has continuously arisen over this long period
Epic_(genre)
would write an interesting story. Ideas like Saber being lectured by Gilgamesh and Alexander the Great gave him a bigger impact. When starting the project
List of Fate/Stay Night characters
List_of_Fate/Stay_Night_characters
Novel by Robert Silverberg
Gilgamesh the King is a 1984 historical novel by American writer Robert Silverberg, presenting the Epic of Gilgamesh as a novel. In the afterword the author
Gilgamesh_the_King
2025 film by Mohamed Al-Daradji
Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream is a 2025 film directed by Mohamed Jabarah Al-Daradji which reimagines the Gilgamesh myth in the contemporary context of urban
Irkalla:_Gilgamesh's_Dream
Ancient Mesopotamian goddess
murdered Dumuzid. In the standard Akkadian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Ishtar asks Gilgamesh to become her consort. When he disdainfully refuses, she unleashes
Inanna
Masculine Akkadian word for evil spirits
of Ištar" (pg. 434, pg.273). In the Sumerian King List the father of Gilgamesh is said to be a lilu. Tablet XII, dated c. 600 BCE, is a later Assyrian
Lilu_(mythology)
Oratorio by Bohuslav Martinů
The Epic of Gilgamesh (Czech: Epos o Gilgamešovi) is an oratorio for solo voices, chorus and orchestra by Bohuslav Martinů composed in 1954–1955 near
The Epic of Gilgamesh (Martinů)
The_Epic_of_Gilgamesh_(Martinů)
Cuneiform sign
cuneiform sign É, is a common-use sign of the Amarna letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts (for example Hittite texts). its most common
É_(cuneiform)
Mesopotamian sun god
him to the underworld. In various versions of the Epic of Gilgamesh and in earlier Gilgamesh myths, he helps this hero defeat the monstrous Humbaba. In
Shamash
Chemical compound
Kruegel at Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals and was patented in 2021.[non-primary source needed][original research?] It is under development by Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals
Bretisilocin
British academic (born 1955)
and academic best known for his edition and translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Andrew George is Professor of Babylonian, Department of the Languages
Andrew_R._George
2001 novel by Joan London
Gilgamesh, published in 2001, is the first full-length novel written by Joan London. It is inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh, the world's oldest known
Gilgamesh_(novel)
Cuneiform sign
is found in both the 14th century BC Amarna letters and the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the Amarna letters, it is especially used in the opening, and introductory
Ne_(cuneiform)
Canadian writer and actor
Canadian-American writer and actor. He is known for co-creating and starring in King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild, which won a Dora Award, co-writing the feature
Jesse_LaVercombe
Cuneiform sign
is an uncommon-use sign in the 1350s BC Amarna letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts. Alphabetically, it could conceivably be used
Zu_(cuneiform)
1985 British film
Unnameable Little Broom, Being a Largely Disguised Reduction of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tableau II (aka This Unnameable Little Broom) is a 1985 stop motion short
The Epic of Gilgamesh, or This Unnameable Little Broom
The_Epic_of_Gilgamesh,_or_This_Unnameable_Little_Broom
Opera by Rudolf Brucci
the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. It premiered on November 2, 1986 at the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad. Gilgamesh, a Sumerian king – baritone
Gilgamesh_(Brucci_opera)
English author and journalist (1903–1950)
Varley (1985) 24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai by Roger Zelazny (1986) Gilgamesh in the Outback by Robert Silverberg (1987) Eye for Eye by Orson Scott
George_Orwell
Science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg
Gilgamesh in the Outback is a science fiction novella by American writer Robert Silverberg, a sequel to his historical novel Gilgamesh the King as well
Gilgamesh_in_the_Outback
Akkadian mythological creatures
the epic Enûma Elish and the Standard Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the visual arts, the form of scorpion-men varies, though they often
Scorpion_man
party a total of five times. During the fourth encounter, Gilgamesh transforms using his "Gilgamesh Morphing Time" attack, in which he takes on the form of
Characters_of_Final_Fantasy_V
Cuneiform sign
common for is, iṣ, and iz), is a common, multi-use sign, in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts. It also has a major usage
Giš
Mesopotamian artifact scandal
of the objects". This return includes the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, containing part of the Epic of Gilgamesh, discovered in Iraq in 1853, sold by the Jordanian
Hobby_Lobby_smuggling_scandal
Epic poem attributed to Homer
notes substantial parallels between the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Odyssey. Both Odysseus and Gilgamesh are known for traveling to the ends of the earth
Odyssey
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Gilgamesh Restaurant Bar & Lounge is a restaurant and bar in Upper St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London. It was previously sited in the Stables Market
Gilgamesh_(restaurant)
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
any weapon out of cosmic energy. Because of her Mahd Wy'ry "illness", Gilgamesh becomes her guardian over the centuries. As of 2026,[update] the character
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
This article is a list of characters appearing in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem. Its standard version was most likely compiled
List of characters in Epic of Gilgamesh
List_of_characters_in_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
Myth in which a great flood destroys civilization
Greek mythology, and in Indigenous North American cultures. The Epic of Gilgamesh (c. 2100–1800 BCE) tells the story of a massive flood from which only
Flood_myth
Cuneiform sign
OVER DIŠ) for a, and in the Epic of Gilgamesh the sumerogram A, Akkadian for mû, "water", which is used in the Gilgamesh flood myth, Chapter XI of the Epic
A_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
Epic of Gilgamesh, the 1350 BC Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts. It also has a sumerogrammic usage for ZI in the Epic of Gilgamesh. The structure
Zi_(cuneiform)
Akkadian creation myth
to the Epic of Gilgamesh: After the ark is stranded high up on Mount Nisir, Uta-napišti (the name of Atraḫasis in the Epic of Gilgamesh) sends out three
Atra-Hasis
Gilgamesh is an opera composed in 1972 by Per Nørgård who also wrote the libretto based on the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh. The opera is subtitled Opera
Gilgamesh_(Nørgård_opera)
surrounding regions or cities/towns. URU is also used in the Epic of Gilgamesh. The cuneiform sign is almost exclusively used as a Sumerogram (capital
URU_(Sumerogram)
Ancient Mesopotamian god of the sky; god of all gods
attempts to seduce the hero Gilgamesh. When Gilgamesh spurns her advances, Ishtar angrily goes to heaven and tells Anu that Gilgamesh has insulted her. Anu
Anu
Mesopotamian demon
Epic of Gilgamesh (Second ed.). Penguin Classics. Foster, Benjamin R. (2019). "Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Netherworld". The Epic of Gilgamesh (Second ed
Ardat-lilî
Babylonian scribe
traditionally thought to have compiled the best-preserved version of the Epic of Gilgamesh. His name is listed in the text itself, which was unorthodox for works
Sîn-lēqi-unninni
Mythical spring granting longevity
especially influential account is the story of Gilgamesh's quest for immortality in Epic of Gilgamesh. The story is told in tablets IX-XI of Sîn-lēqi-unninni's
Fountain_of_Youth
Character in the Epic of Gilgamesh and epithet of deities
accurately Šiduri (pronounced Shiduri), is a character in the Epic of Gilgamesh. She is described as an alewife. The oldest preserved version of the composition
Siduri
Video game series
Babylonian mythology, such as The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Tower of Babel. The series stars Prince Gilgamesh, a gold-armored knight, and the maiden Ki
Babylonian_Castle_Saga
Cocktail made by mixing beer with a distilled beverage
Look up cocktail in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A beer cocktail is a cocktail that is made by mixing beer with other ingredients (such as a distilled
Beer_cocktail
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
First Steps; and the one-shot comic Fantastic Four: First Foes (2026). Gilgamesh (portrayed by Don Lee) is the strongest Eternal, able to project an exoskeleton
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_A–L
American comics artist and writer (born 1949)
Wrightson and Cosmic Odyssey drawn by Mike Mignola. Starlin wrote and drew Gilgamesh II in 1989 before returning to Marvel. Back at Marvel, Starlin began scripting
Jim_Starlin
Cuneiform sign
example in the Epic of Gilgamesh. The cuneiform character for woman, or "young woman", has many alternative uses in the Epic of Gilgamesh; it is used for the
MUNUS
Cuneiform sign
cuneiform sign mu, is a common-use sign of the Amarna letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts (for example Hittite texts). It is also used
Mu_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
Epic of Gilgamesh, the 1350 BC Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts. It also has a sumerogrammic usage for ME in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Because
Me_(cuneiform)
Sumerian word
TÚG sign (syllable ku) Ninsun (DNIN.SÚN) as the mother of Gilgamesh in the Epic of Gilgamesh (standard Babylonian version), appears in 5 of the 12 chapters
NIN_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts (for example Hittite texts). It has a secondary sub-use in the Epic of Gilgamesh for šam. Linguistically
Ú_(cuneiform)
Akkandian language glyph
ik, (and iq), is a common-use sign of the Amarna letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts (for example Hittite texts). It has a common
Ik_(cuneiform)
attributed to Gilgamesh, Odysseus, the Argonauts, Heracles and, in later periods, Alexander the Great. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh reaches the cosmic
Ancient Near Eastern cosmology
Ancient_Near_Eastern_cosmology
Gilgamesh: A New English Version is a book about Gilgamesh by Stephen Mitchell. It was published in New York by The Free Press in 2004, ISBN 978-0-7432-6164-7
Gilgamesh: A New English Version
Gilgamesh:_A_New_English_Version
Ancient Greek poet
Anatolian, Mesopotamian, and Levantine poetry; especially the Epic of Gilgamesh. Whether such parallels reflect the reception of particular Near Eastern
Homer
Cuneiform sign
Amarna letters and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Besides dan, (and tan), the following are its uses (from Epic of Gilgamesh): dan kal lab lap lép líb líp reb
Dan_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
Epic of Gilgamesh, the 1350 BC Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts. It also has a sumerogrammic usage for GI in the Epic of Gilgamesh. The structure
Gi_(cuneiform)
Subordinate but significant character
may be Enkidu, who played a sidekick role to Gilgamesh after they became allies in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Other early examples are Achilles and Patroclus
Sidekick
Ancient Sumerian temple in Uruk
institutions of ancient Mesopotamia. Mentioned throughout the Epic of Gilgamesh and various other texts, the evolution of the gods to whom the temple
Eanna
Cuneiform sign
and TAB), is a common use sign in the Amarna letters and the Epic of Gilgamesh. It is used syllabically for tab, tap, ṭap, or TAB, (TAB as parts of personal
Tab_(cuneiform)
Ability to physically transform in mythology, folklore and speculative fiction
as the oldest existent literature and epic poems such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Iliad. The concept remains a common literary device in modern
Shapeshifting
Historical reconstruction
constructed in 2014 by Irving Finkel, based on tablets from the Epic of Gilgamesh. In 2009. the Deputy Keeper of the Middle East at the British Museum,
Finkel's replica of Babylonian ark
Finkel's_replica_of_Babylonian_ark
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization from 3300 to 1900 BC
the Epic of Gilgamesh—leading to the suggestion that Gilgamesh himself might have been a historical king of Uruk. As the Epic of Gilgamesh shows, this
Sumer
Cuneiform sign
in the Epic of Gilgamesh. It also has a common usage in the 1350 BC Amarna letters as the Sumerogram for "man". In the Epic of Gilgamesh, LÚ is only used
LÚ
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
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Roman_Empire
Cuneiform sign
minor usage cuneiform sign used in the Amarna letters and the Epic of Gilgamesh. An equivalent usage sign for DAGAL is used in the Amarna letters, gáb
DAGAL
Cuneiform sign
letters. "Ar" is also used in the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other texts. The Ar sign usage in the Epic of Gilgamesh is as follows: ar-(21 times). Parpola, 1971
Ar_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
kup, and sumerograms DU and GUB, is a common-use sign of the Epic of Gilgamesh, the 1350 BC Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts. In the Akkadian
Du_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
cuneiform sign ba, is a common-use sign of the Amarna letters, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other cuneiform texts (for example Hittite texts). Linguistically
Ba_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
common sign for the mid 14th-century BC Amarna letters and the Epic of Gilgamesh. The sign is constructed upon the single vertical stroke , with various
Ud_(cuneiform)
Cuneiform sign
The cuneiform sign hal, is a common-use sign in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Amarna letters, and other cuneiform texts, for example Hittite texts. Its common
Hal_(cuneiform)
1993 video game
Nintendo Entertainment System. It features the adventures of Dr. Vincent Gilgamesh, a scientist attempting to foil an alien invasion to Earth by traveling
Time_Slip
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