I heard that its a very old story, but why should I read it?
2007-08-14 05:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by I crossed the line 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Because it's a flood myth and story of a deluge sent by an omnipotent deity to destroy civilization, similar to Noah's Ark depicted in Genesis.
I realize that Wikipedia isn't the most credible source of information, but reading these might make you realize that cultures have all kinds of stories about worldwide floods. There are plenty of reasons for why this may be so; one of them being that an actual worldwide flood did occur, and another being that ancient cultures viewed their small territory as the entire world during a local storm.
2007-08-14 05:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The saga of Gilgamesh contains many incidents later copied into books of the Torah. Yes, there were cultures and religions before Moses or the Egyptians.
2007-08-14 10:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Epic is very much connected with the star, Sirius. The importance "esoterically" of Sirius is considerable. For those so inclined :
http://www.souledout.org/cosmology/cossynthreflects/sirius.html
Sirius is viewed as being the "Spiritual Sun" associated with Earth, an energy concerned with freedom and liberation, and closely attuned to the expression of "Christ Consciousness".
:))
2007-08-14 06:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the oldest literary works and it is one of the first to discuss the concept of immortality. The flood story of the hero Utnapishtim is very similar to the biblical hero Noah in the book of Genesis and has sparked much debate about which story is older and if one borrowed from the other. Overall, insight into ancient cultures is always worthy of your time and attention.
2007-08-14 06:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by Walk on the Ocean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question, another perspective and understanding of babylonia culture..Do you know that Gilgamesh is a character in marvel comics
2007-08-14 05:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by unsastisfied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not know about such stuff,but you did tell me,in answer to one my questions,it is good to learn the basics.i have,a bit and still will, and it's ok but the writing of words is with-in you're self.Nothing should be banished,if written from the heart. Take care,Gary.
2016-05-17 11:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by christin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a good story....
2007-08-14 07:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by Squee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why shouldn't you?
2007-08-14 06:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋