The Epic of Gilgamesh Is MIND-BLOWING | 4k Documentary

Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is the original epic hero, with his story carved into clay tablets over 4,000 years ago. The Epic of Gilgamesh isn’t just the oldest story we know—it’s the blueprint for all heroic tales that followed. Ancient Mesopotamia gave us the first and greatest epic, setting a standard that others have only tried to match.

At its core, this epic explores timeless themes like friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning. Gilgamesh, part god and part man, represents the human condition: powerful yet flawed, mighty yet vulnerable. His journey from tyrant to a man who faces the reality of death is nothing short of a masterpiece.

What makes the epic so powerful is its duality—it’s both ancient and surprisingly modern. Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality, sparked by the loss of his friend Enkidu, echoes our own fears and obsessions. The capricious gods reflect the unpredictable nature of life, and there’s a subtle, timeless wisdom in the story’s acknowledgment that some quests are futile.

The Epic of Gilgamesh isn’t just another story—it’s the story, laying the foundation for classics like Homer’s Iliad and Dante’s Divine Comedy. In Gilgamesh, we see the first depiction of what it means to be human, in all its complexity and imperfection.

Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh is like looking into the soul of humanity. After thousands of years, its themes still resonate, making it not just the oldest epic, but possibly the greatest of all time.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Quest for Meaning and Immortality
00:13:19 - The Dream of Stars
12:26:02 - Gilgamesh's Lamentation and Journey to Utnapishtim
00:38:22 - Gilgamesh Mourns the Loss of Inkyu
00:50:54 - Confrontation with Enlil
01:03:02 - Divine Retribution and Catastrophes

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[RamiSakoTOOL]

As an Iraqi, I feel an immense sense of pride and connection when reflecting on the *Epic of Gilgamesh*. This ancient story, born from the very land I come from, holds deep significance for me. The themes of friendship, the pursuit of knowledge, and the exploration of human mortality resonate profoundly, reminding me of the rich cultural heritage I am part of. It’s incredible to think that this narrative, thousands of years old, still speaks to the human experience today.

[d.arthur]

I read The Epic of Gilgamesh in the early 1990's. It was my introduction to the idea that The Bible had incorporated older stories and had changed the characters names. I began to see the parallels to other stories in history and it opened my eyes. These are stories from the ancient past are as powerful and applicable to our world today. It's is a struggle that's been with us every since our first ability to reason and ponder. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a tangible connection to our past and exposes our Human nature. Our oversized egos. Our joy for companionship. Our profound sense of loss followed by our struggle to make meaning out of our lives. I think over the centuries, people that have read this story, find many parallels to their own lives. The Epic doesn't end because we are the continuation of this story. This is how this story made me feel after I first read it. It's a wonderful story.

[pragmaticcrystal]

The Epic of Gilgamesh 13:00 The Dream of Stars ✨ 38:24 Gilgamesh mourns the loss of Inkyu 50:50 Confrontation of Enlil 1:03:03 Divine Retribution and Catastrophe

[Sim-gvmt]

Awesome video, just long enough to give a full picture of the story without becoming tired. I definitely look forward to reading more into this epic, thank you!

[JamesRadnus]

Dude should also seek a job in Hollywood as a voice actor. Also, I read this story and I just love it. It's can be tiresome sometimes, as it often repeats itself. Ancient Babylonian texts, and even biblical texts do this

[Mizzlenum]

Thoroughly enjoyed your narration of this epic. This was my bedtime story for today. Thank you!

[unicyclist]

Fantastic work Derek. I'm proud of you.

[ji]

That was superb, thanks for the work which went into it.

[michaelfinlay]

This was great, man, truly amazing work. The first time I ever even heard of Gilgamesh was in the Star Trek TNG episode ""Darmok". Your channel is a real treasure.

[kaarlimakela]

I think that was the cleanest, most straightforward, detailed, AND entertaining rendition of Jolly Ol' Gilgamesh.
Fun for the whole family over the age of 14? 11 probably lol

[cooscoe]

Thank you for this video. I have read fragments of the work and have found it so interesting. This was just a great in-depth analysis that I really enjoyed.

[RstesotTv]

Abraham was called out of UR. Uruk…. Ishtar. Babylon. Psalm 82 ended with the ending of the Cannanites and their gods. One inherited all. Just thoughts. From Noah to Abraham was a long time. All knew about the flood. Especially Babylon. Urguritic Texts. (Excuse spelling). Uruk. Land of Ur. Thanks for helping to find Uruk. Ur.

[Machine]

That was surprisingly awesome. I love the voices, especially Ishtar lol

[felix]

This is a great story!! Thank you Derek!!

[sealyoness]

When Moses wrote about the great flood, I assumed, as did scholars, that it was Hebrew oral history. Here it is Utanapishtim who speaks of how he survived the flood. It is impossible not to compare the two stories. This also brought to mind Samson and Delilah as well, or David and Jonathan, or quite a few other antidiluvian writings.

[Podling_Dan]

22:13 it appears here that enkidu was taught the mystery rites of his time by the woman and now is the traveling druid- shaman who travels with the king

[vinnyverse]

As someone who studied mythology in college and was religious studies minor. The Epic of Gilgamesh is still one of my favorite stories of all time. I’ve studied all kinds of different religions and red many different myths. And I find it funny that people will use things like this to disprove the Bible or people who are religious think stories like this are blasphemous. Putting my own religious beliefs to the side, I personally think all these stories are connected. Almost every ancient culture on earth has a flood myth, the only things that are different are names and some minor details. Doesn’t mean anyone copied off of anything else lol. Just means something happened and everyone has their version of the story. Like a game of telephone. I personally just enjoy reading all the stories. No need for a pissing match or to act like you were indoctrinated bc you heard a different version of the story lmao. One of my favorite versions is from the Hopi people

[NineGoddessproductions]

This reminds me big time of the new Deadpool Wolverine movie, mind blown 🤯

[MadamHoneyB]

Love the speakers different attempts at changing his voice for different characters.
I do this when I read to my kids.