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Aristotle was a Greek philosopher as well as an apprentice of Plato. He founded a school and studied many different things. One of the things he studied was poetry, or as he referred to it, Poetics. Aristotle’s Poetics consists of a list of principles which he believes makes up “good” literature. These principles include plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle. Aristotle felt that in order for a piece to be considered “good” literature it must include those things, but was…

Epic of Gilgamesh and Instruction to Merikare reflect aspects of kingship and cultural implications in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. The ancient Egyptians, unlike most people in Mesopotamia, did not create heroic tales like the Epic of Gilgamesh. Although Egyptians and Mesopotamian civilizations are evidently both similar in that they blah, they are also intricate and distinguishable in ways such that they embody different perceptions on religion, culture, and the way divinity is manifested…

friendship he becomes vulnerable in the sense that he gains emotional attachment and affection towards him. “They kissed each other and become friends” (67, line 72). But, Enkidu passes because of the decision from the great gods of Anu, Enlil, and Shamash for killing Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. This results in a complete shift of Gilgamesh’s reflections towards human life. Gilgamesh cries by the reaction from the Gods decision in knowing that he will soon be left without his close friend.…

Being one of the earliest known works of literature, dating back to around 650 B.C., “The Epic of Gilgamesh is a classic work of myth and a must-read for all who desire a fuller understanding of ancient Sumerian culture” (literaryanalysis.net). This classic offers a chance to investigate how deities interact with humanity and to come face-to-face with the dreaded mortality of man. To fully understand the nature of this story, one must evaluate the actions of the characters and discuss the…

Willie Ramsey World Literature: Essay 1 Tuesday, October 4, 2016 An Account Of The Death Of Two Epic Heroes. American Literature is the most intriguing form of literature written in the United States. It’s constant use of themes, life lessons, and detailed drama is what makes American Literature. Pieces of work such as “Gilgamesh” and “The Iliad” are two very popular works of American Literature that both embody the true characteristics of American Literature. The Epic of Gilgamesh is an…

In 1595BC, the armies Hittities led by Mursili from Anatolia, now modern Turkey, attacked and conquered Babylon taking control of Babylonia. With no immediate king in place the Kassites, in 1531BC, took control of Babylonia. The Sealand Dynasty of 1732 to 1460BC coexisted at the same time along with the First Babylonian Dynasty. This dynasty was a separate dynasty in the far southern part of what was Sumer known as Sealand. It was ruled by native Akkadians who claim to be descendants of the…

Imagine going on a journey and not knowing where to go or what to do. That person that went on the journey would be extremely confused and would not know how to handle themselves. They would have to ask for help and would need assistance in getting around to their final destination. If they did not know where they were going, they would be going on a pointless journey and would have to plan their journey out as they go. In another situation, imagine a person that has their plan mapped out and…

and the Gilgamesh Epic both originate in Sumer (although the Assyrian version of Gilgamesh holds interest here). The Seven Lean Years text is Egyptian and dates to the twenty-seventh century, BCE based on Djoser’s reign. In this story, the gods Shamash and Adad give a gift to Enmeduranki, king of Sippar in the antediluvian world. Of the commonalities with 1 Enoch, Collins writes, “To a great extent, [Enoch] is modeled on the mythological figure of…