Although both the flood in Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh from Tablet XI are from different time eras, one is able to infer about the similarities about both stories and how they are altered to their own respected culture. These similarities and difference of both of these stories provide the reader with an understanding of how through analyzing both of these texts, one is able to see that the flood story gives one an understanding of not only during the respected society during this time, but
The book of Exodus and the Epic of Gilgamesh are both pieces of significant literature that give a sneak peek at ancient cultures. The book of Exodus takes place in Egypt and follows the journey of the Israelites, lead by Moses, to the Promise Land, Canaan. On the other hand, the Epic of Gilgamesh, takes place around the ancient city-state of Uruk and follows the quests of a king named Gilgamesh. Moses and Gilgamesh both embody their cultures. Their stories show how their people lived and what they
Middle East, are The Epic of Gilgamesh, 2700 B.C., written in cuneiform on clay tablets and The Book of Exodus, 1400 B.C., written by Moses. Gilgamesh, the main character, the king, and 2/3 god and 1/3 human was physically strong and very wise, but also very conceited. His city-state of Uruk loathed his arrogance and his self interest. Moses on the other hand was very shy and insecure, but well liked by his Hebrew followers because he cared about them. Unlike Gilgamesh, Moses was a regular man chosen
of the traditional worshipping practices. Zarathustra brought about the idea of one all-powerful deity creating monotheism. Zarathustra also created the idea of the power struggle between good and evil, Truth and lies creating the first religion that had its followers be ethical. Zarathustra’s teachings influenced most of the major religions of the modern world. His belief of monotheism set the stage for religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Zarathustra’s teaching of a good and evil are