Which of these is an epic poem that is often regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature?

Correct answer: Epic of Gilgamesh

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Player Elf Council
Player Elf Council
MedievalStar3, Yes. It contains the story of the flood.
Player #3196549
Player #3196549
translation: roses are red, violets are blue...
Player #15105407
Player #15105407
Gilgamesh was a historical king of the sumerian city-state of Uruk,a major hero in ancient Mesopotamian(now Iraq/Irak) mythology.
Player #2456261
Player #2456261
where the flood myth comes from
Tone360
Tone360
I got this answer correct because I saw an episode of Cosmos (One of the best TV shows ever) talk about the fascinating story of Gilgamesh.
Player #16467553
Player #16467553
I found a snowball under the deck I wanted to keep it as a pet so I put it in my bed and it left with a wet bed!
Player #15356395
Player #15356395
bigfish92946, I think he’s using a metaphor for the similarities in the stories of Gilgamesh, who pre-dated Jesus by 2500 years, and the New Testament.....
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MathematicalDragon11, sky pilots???
ChewyGazelle68623
ChewyGazelle68623
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Uninitialized
Uninitialized
Take that Bembridge scholars.