Which other epic (poem) feels the most similar in tone to the Old Testament?

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My vote is for the Aeneid.

2007-08-09 11:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

The epic of Gilgamesh for the book of Genesis. Same story about Eden, eternal life and a snake.

2007-08-09 13:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lolo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I agree w/ Lolo, the evil of women, the flood story, the Epic of Gilgamesh is very similar.

2007-08-09 14:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The Iliad and the Odyssey ... violence, sex, relationships, heroes, bravery ... it's all there

2007-08-09 11:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋