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A celebration of human achievement through the examination of mythology, folklore, and history.

Al-Kindi Al-Kindi

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A celebration of human achievement through the examination of mythology, folklore, and history.

    Al-Kindi Episode 1 - The Epic of Gilgamesh

    Al-Kindi Episode 1 - The Epic of Gilgamesh

    Hey there! If, for any reason, you would prefer to read a transcript of this episode rather than listen to it, here's a link you can follow to do exactly that: https://pastebin.com/3xq9p1sL



    For some related reading and listening, here's a few more things to feast your eyes upon. The opinions shared on this podcast are in no way those of the folks who created the works I am sharing below. 

    Irving Finkel teaches how to write cuneiform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVmsfL5LG90

    Tigay, Jeffrey. (1982). The evolution of the Gilgamesh epic. Mundelein, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers



    Here's a link to the Epic of Gilgamesh, translated for your seeing-orbs:

    https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/NRUTVm6ZhlKhuLUJiV0EMwP1RzD8YcWzShoETQ3DN3aPcGWE.pdf

    Note that there are many valid translations of the story, and I'd encourage you to take a look at a few of them and notice the minute differences!

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