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Journey back to ancient Mesopotamia with "The Epic of Gilgamish," a fragment of the legendary Gilgamish narrative meticulously translated by Stephen Langdon. This essential work of ancient literature, rooted in Babylonian and Assyro-Babylonian culture, offers a glimpse into one of humanity's oldest stories. Presented in English translation, this book preserves a portion of the epic poem originally recorded in Old-Babylonian cuneiform. Explore themes of mortality, friendship, and the quest for immortality that resonate across millennia. "The Epic of Gilgamish" stands as a cornerstone of world literature, offering insights into the history, religion, and poetic traditions of the ancient world. A captivating read for anyone interested in ancient history, epic poetry, or the enduring power of storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.