Gilgamesh
Samuel Shepherd
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
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📚 **Gilgamesh: Sumerian Mythology and Akkadian History** 📚
**📖 Book 1: The King of Uruk: The Historical Gilgamesh and His Legacy**
Step into the ancient city of Uruk and meet its most famous king—Gilgamesh! Long before he became a mythological hero, Gilgamesh was a real figure, a warrior-king who ruled in Sumer around 2700 BCE. In this first volume, we explore the historical evidence that links Gilgamesh to the world’s earliest urban civilization. You’ll discover how his life became the foundation for one of the greatest legends ever told. 🏛️👑
**📖 Book 2: From Clay Tablets to Epic Tales: The Evolution of Sumerian Myths**
Travel back to the birth of storytelling! In this second volume, explore the rich world of Sumerian mythology, where gods and goddesses ruled the skies, the underworld, and everything in between. 🌀 This book traces how Sumerian myths were recorded on clay tablets using the ancient cuneiform script and how these early stories shaped our understanding of creation, destiny, and the divine. 🌍📜
**📖 Book 3: The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Masterpiece of Akkadian Literature**
The heart of this collection lies in *The Epic of Gilgamesh*—one of the most celebrated works of ancient literature. In this third volume, delve into the timeless epic of Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality. 🌟📖
**📖 Book 4: Gods, Heroes, and Empires: Akkadian Civilization and Its Influence**
Finally, in this fourth volume, discover the awe-inspiring history of the Akkadian Empire—the first true empire in human history. Led by the legendary Sargon the Great, the Akkadians revolutionized governance, military power, and art. 🏙️🌍
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📚✨ *Embark on a journey to the past and explore the stories that shaped civilization.* 🏺
Duration - 5h 8m.
Author - Samuel Shepherd.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Samuel Shepherd ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. 🌟 **Discover the Legends of Mesopotamia: The Ultimate Book Bundle!** 🌟 📚 **Gilgamesh: Sumerian Mythology and Akkadian History** 📚 **📖 Book 1: The King of Uruk: The Historical Gilgamesh and His Legacy** Step into the ancient city of Uruk and meet its most famous king—Gilgamesh! Long before he became a mythological hero, Gilgamesh was a real figure, a warrior-king who ruled in Sumer around 2700 BCE. In this first volume, we explore the historical evidence that links Gilgamesh to the world’s earliest urban civilization. You’ll discover how his life became the foundation for one of the greatest legends ever told. 🏛️👑 **📖 Book 2: From Clay Tablets to Epic Tales: The Evolution of Sumerian Myths** Travel back to the birth of storytelling! In this second volume, explore the rich world of Sumerian mythology, where gods and goddesses ruled the skies, the underworld, and everything in between. 🌀 This book traces how Sumerian myths were recorded on clay tablets using the ancient cuneiform script and how these early stories shaped our understanding of creation, destiny, and the divine. 🌍📜 **📖 Book 3: The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Masterpiece of Akkadian Literature** The heart of this collection lies in *The Epic of Gilgamesh*—one of the most celebrated works of ancient literature. In this third volume, delve into the timeless epic of Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality. 🌟📖 **📖 Book 4: Gods, Heroes, and Empires: Akkadian Civilization and Its Influence** Finally, in this fourth volume, discover the awe-inspiring history of the Akkadian Empire—the first true empire in human history. Led by the legendary Sargon the Great, the Akkadians revolutionized governance, military power, and art. 🏙️🌍 📦 **Get the Complete Bundle Today!** 📦 📚✨ *Embark on a journey to the past and explore the stories that shaped civilization.* 🏺 Duration - 5h 8m. Author - Samuel Shepherd. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Samuel Shepherd ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:11
Introduction
Duración:00:04:41
Book 1 - Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:10
Chapter 1: In the Beginning: The Rise of Uruk
Duración:00:05:36
Chapter 2: The Epic Unearthed: Discovering Gilgamesh
Duración:00:05:16
Chapter 3: Gilgamesh the King: Ruler and Builder
Duración:00:05:34
Chapter 4: Immortal Desires: The Quest for Everlasting Life
Duración:00:04:57
Chapter 5: Companions in Legend: Enkidu and the Bonds of Friendship
Duración:00:05:18
Chapter 6: Monsters and Gods: The Mythological Challenges
Duración:00:05:21
Chapter 7: Legacy of Stone: Architectural Marvels of Gilgamesh's Uruk
Duración:00:05:28
Chapter 8: The Poet's Voice: Literary Analysis of The Epic of Gilgamesh
Duración:00:05:39
Chapter 9: Gilgamesh Through the Ages: Cultural and Historical Impact
Duración:00:05:43
Chapter 10: Echoes of Immortality: Gilgamesh in Modern Times
Duración:00:05:52
Book 1 - Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Book 2 - Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:10
Chapter 1: The Scribes of Sumer: Origins of Writing
Duración:00:05:46
Chapter 2: Gods and Temples: The Pantheon of Ancient Sumer
Duración:00:14:21
Chapter 3: Heroes and Kings: Mythmaking in Early Civilizations
Duración:00:08:54
Chapter 4: From Oral to Written: The Transmission of Sumerian Lore
Duración:00:06:36
Chapter 5: The Discovery of Clay: Unearthing Sumer's Stories
Duración:00:06:51
Chapter 6: Deciphering the Past: The Pioneers of Cuneiform
Duración:00:07:37
Chapter 7: Myths in Clay: Themes and Variations in Sumerian Legends
Duración:00:06:51
Chapter 8: The Role of Mythology in Sumerian Society
Duración:00:07:43
Chapter 9: Cross-Cultural Connections: Sumerian Influences on Ancient Literature
Duración:00:07:53
Chapter 10: Legacy of the Legends: Sumerian Myths in Modern Culture
Duración:00:07:26
Book 2 - Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Book 3 - Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:10
Chapter 1: The Roots of Akkadian Epic: Gilgamesh's Literary Heritage
Duración:00:07:47
Chapter 2: The Language of the Gods: Akkadian in Ancient Texts
Duración:00:02:29
Chapter 3: Gilgamesh and Enkidu: A Tale of Two Heroes
Duración:00:07:21
Chapter 4: The Quest for Immortality: Themes and Meanings
Duración:00:03:49
Chapter 5: The Art of the Narrative: Storytelling Techniques in the Epic
Duración:00:07:48
Chapter 6: Gods, Demons, and Mortals: Character Development and Interactions
Duración:00:07:28
Chapter 7: The Scribe’s Touch: Variants and Versions of the Text
Duración:00:08:04
Chapter 8: The World Beyond Uruk: Geographical and Cultural Context
Duración:00:08:44
Chapter 9: From Tablets to Translations: The Modern Journey of Gilgamesh
Duración:00:06:37
Chapter 10: Gilgamesh in Contemporary Thought: Influence and Interpretation
Duración:00:07:03
Book 3 - Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Book 4 - Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:11
Chapter 1: The Rise of Akkad: Setting the Stage for Empire
Duración:00:08:22
Chapter 2: Sargon the Great: Architect of the First Empire
Duración:00:09:00
Chapter 3: Divine Mandate: Religion in Akkadian Society
Duración:00:09:38
Chapter 4: Military Might and Conquests: Expanding the Empire
Duración:00:10:07
Chapter 5: Innovations in Governance: Administration Under Akkad
Duración:00:10:40
Chapter 6: Art and Architecture: Symbols of Power and Piety
Duración:00:09:29
Chapter 7: The Daily Life in Akkad: Society and Culture
Duración:00:09:53
Chapter 8: The Fall of Akkad: Internal Strife and External Pressures
Duración:00:09:10
Chapter 9: Legacy of Akkad: Influence on Subsequent Cultures
Duración:00:09:47
Chapter 10: Rediscovering Akkad: Archaeology and Modern Interpretations
Duración:00:10:26
Book 4 - Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:18
Conclusion
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Closing Credits
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