Gilgameš and Ḫuwawa (Version A)
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
46 pages
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Gilgameš stares down death by seeking eternal fame through a lethal mission. Readers will discover why a hero chooses a violent, risky legacy over a quiet life.