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Rediscover one of humanity's oldest stories in "An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic," a foundational work of ancient literature. This meticulously prepared print edition presents the epic poetry of Gilgamesh, a tale originating in Mesopotamia and echoing through Babylonian and Assyrian history. As an anonymous work, the epic offers profound insights into the beliefs, values, and anxieties of a long-vanished world. Explore themes of mortality, friendship, and the search for meaning in this cornerstone of world literature. Its influence resonates across cultures and millennia, making it essential reading for anyone interested in ancient history, religion, or the origins of storytelling. Delve into this remarkable piece of Assyro-Babylonian literature and experience the enduring power of epic poetry. 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.