Gilgameš and Aga
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
15 pages
About This Book
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Gilgameš and Aga captures a legendary king at a crossroads between diplomatic submission and open war. It forces readers to decide if a ruler should listen to the cautious wisdom of elders or the aggressive hunger of youth.