What’s In a Name?: Gilgamesh
The article discuses the name and portrayal of Gilgamesh, a legendary figure and king of Uruk, as depicted in Sumerian and Akkadian texts and explores the origins and meaning of his name, variations in spelling and pronunciation, as well as the popularity of Gilgamesh in ancient and modern media.
Format: | Print Article |
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Language: | English |
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2023
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Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 65 |
Further subjects: | B
Names
B Mass Media B GILGAMESH (Legendary character) |
Summary: | The article discuses the name and portrayal of Gilgamesh, a legendary figure and king of Uruk, as depicted in Sumerian and Akkadian texts and explores the origins and meaning of his name, variations in spelling and pronunciation, as well as the popularity of Gilgamesh in ancient and modern media. |
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ISSN: | 0098-9444 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review
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