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Gilgamish

Gilgamish

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A legendary king from ancient Mesopotamia who goes on many adventures and seeks to live forever
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Gilgamish
  • Many scholars believe Gilgamish may have been based on a real king of Uruk.

Examples

  • The story of Gilgamish is one of the oldest known tales.

  • The Epic of Gilgamish is considered one of the earliest works of literature.

  • The ancient story of Gilgamish explores the themes of mortality and friendship.

  • In ancient texts, Gilgamish is portrayed as a heroic figure.

  • The Epic of Gilgamish is considered one of the earliest works of literature.

  • Many scholars believe Gilgamish may have been based on a real king of Uruk.

  • In ancient texts, Gilgamish is portrayed as a heroic figure.

Synonyms

Gilgamesh
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  • Literature
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A legendary king of ancient Sumer who stars in one of the oldest stories

is an alternate historical spelling for the same Sumerian king name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Gilgamish comes from ancient Mesopotamia and is usually seen as Gilgamesh; it was the name of a legendary king of Uruk who went on great adventures looking for 'living forever'. That's why Gilgamish now makes us think of a very old, famous king and a story about friendship and death.