28. Sophus Helle: 150 years of Gilgamesh

Thin End of the Wedge - A podcast by Jon Taylor

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Sophus explains the most famous piece of literature from ancient Iraq: the Epic of Gilgamesh. He guides us through the many meanings that have been found in it, from antiquity to the present day. Why does it fascinate us, and what can it offer us?2:21 about the Gilgamesh Epic6:38 what Gilgamesh meant in antiquity9:39 meanings in the modern world15:51 what Gilgamesh has meant for Iraqis in particular22:21 Sophus’s new book, and a reading from his translationhttps://sophushelle.com/Music by Rub...