Pasadena City College The Epic of Gilgamesh and Afterlife History Discussion
- Conduct research to learn about the origins and context of The Epic of Gilgamesh.
- Gilgamesh (opens in a new window)
- Then, read about the afterlife in The Epic of Gilgamesh.
- Enkidu’s Dream (opens in a new window)
- Respond to the following questions in a cohesive essay, with an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Incorporate direct references to the primary source(s).
- What is the historical setting for this document?
- What is the afterlife like according to this document?
- How does this ancient Mesopotamian perspective compare to your own?
