The earliest Sumerian versions of the epic date from as early as the Third dynasty of Ur (2150 BC-2000 BC) . The earliest Akkadian versions are dated to the early second millennium. It contains an account of a "flood" as well as a quest for immortality. It is among the oldest, if not THE oldest written tale in the world. Do you know what it is?
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2007-02-27 03:13:08 · 4 answers · asked by aidan402 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
NC...good job! LOL...I knew that the text was not the oldest...just a kinda joke on my part...sorry.
2007-02-27 04:04:50 · update #1
Epic of Gilgamesh
2007-02-27 03:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chase 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the epic of Gilgamesh. And no, it is not the oldest written tale in the world. The earliest Pyramid Texts from Egypt are dated 2400 BC; Sumerian texts from Abu Salabikh, including the Instructions of Shuruppak and the Kesh Temple Hymn, are dated 2600 BC...
2007-02-27 11:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gilgamesh - I think.
2007-02-27 11:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gilgamesh
2007-02-27 11:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋