The Epic Of Gilgamesh
Conduct research to learn about the origins and context of The Epic of Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh (opens in a new window)
Then, read about the afterlife in The Epic of Gilgamesh.
Enkidu’s Dream (opens in a new window)
Respond to the following questions in a cohesive essay, with an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Incorporate direct references to the primary source(s).
What is the historical setting for this document?
What is the afterlife like according to this document?
How does this ancient Mesopotamian perspective compare to your own?
Requirements
Cohesive essay, incorporates an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Incorporates direct references to primary source(s).
Comprehensively and insightfully addresses all prompts:
What is the historical setting for this document?
What is the afterlife like according to this document?
How does this ancient Mesopotamian perspective compare to your own?
Writes with authority citing only authoritative sources through paraphrasing rather than direct quotation.
Note: This assignment will be checked for plagiarism through Turnitin.com. Learn “How to Avoid Plagiarism” by following the steps below. Always review the University’s Academic Integrity policy statement regarding plagiarism.
Sources to use/cite:
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/gilg/hd_gilg.htm
http://web.archive.org/web/20010217041824/http://www.humanities.ccny.cuny.edu/history/reader/gilgames.htm
