The Epic of Gilgamesh (Complete Audiobook, Unabridged)

A full recitation of the Epic of Gilgamesh, transcribed approximately 2100 BCE.

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[TwoStageTrigger]

"He who leaves the fight unfinished, cannot be at peace"
I really like that quote.

[illestbabygirl]

Chapter 1 1:40
Chapter 2 16:00
Chapter 3 42:46
Chapter 4 1:03:50
Chapter 5 1:23:39
Chapter 6 1:32:55
Chapter 7 1:39:55

[jessechristian]

It's amazing how this is one of the first literatures, and it's still relevant, and there's interest in such thing, thank you good sir

[Dylan-lezi]

People have misconceptions about Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality, people believe in a second death around this time period. When your physical body and your second death comes when your legacy fades away and your name no longer spoken or remember within the minds of others. The great story of his life has still been discussed and people still remember and know his name, in essence he accomplished his goal and reached immortality. We see the revers happen as well many rulers of Egypt made their structures in a manner of witch to be remembered as well king tut’s was hidden away and people went to grate lengths just to hide his legacy however in doing this all other pharos had been grave robbed and were mostly forgotten however in tuts case he was re discover and restore his memory.

[gradualuprisintheory]

I have to listen again. So Gilgamesh literally given everything from a beautiful body, amazing hair, great strength, women, wine, riches, and considered the perfect made man by the gods, was thwarted in the end by a broken heart and the fear of death. Wow. Fear is a killer. Broken hearts.. Ouch. This was definilty epic. I like how the gods argued about the rash decision to flood out folks just cause they were loud.

[mattsierra]

"Your video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Babylon."

This is a fascinating read.
I was shocked, the first time reading through it, when Gilgamesh was essentially described as going through the 5 steps of grief after Enkidu's death. No matter how ancient this tale is, it's still relevant to this day and has plenty of things for modern readers to relate to.

[floridferret]

I love that the start of this seems to boil down to "Gilgamesh is being an ass; make him a friend."

[robbagel]

I love how despite being one of our oldest recorded myths it actually aged incredibly well. Also this could totally be a movie

[anewman]

For someone who never sleeps, Gilgamesh sure has a lot of dreams. 👌🍻

[Bwkjam]

And so the cliche of the side kick dying was born!

[jacobg]

Wasn't expecting to hear Sargon's voice lmao

[mads]

Just wanna say thank you for reading this. It was so helpful being able to listen to this while I read along.

[thatkid]

Thank you for the audiobook! I had a heard time reading it, but the way you read it made it more bearable for me.

[hdde]

00:00 Prologue
01:43 The Coming of Enkidu
06:57 Enkidu
15:59 Journey in the Forest
24:14 The Great Queen
32:40 The Mountain Dream
42:46 Ishtar and Gilgamesh
49:05 Ishtars Curse
53:10 Gilgameshs Curse

[criticalmass]

I've never read nor listened to the whole epic before, only a few choice parts in grade school. It was very entertaining to listen, and I thank you for making it. I hope that this channel becomes a success Sargon.

[olcloudy]

Gilgamesh has been featured in at least 4 final fantasy games as a legendary warrior with four arms and legendary swords. Final fantasy also features some of the monsters from the epic of Gilgamesh.

[sandhamitizer]

It's crazy how a story can make it so far through the ages.

[yaltschuler]

49:18 I love how it sounds like he's actually surprised by what he's reading. Like "oh shit he really did that?"

[jeydomo]

I bought the book years ago and loved it.
You reciting certain lines brought back a few memories.