Title The world's oldest myth : Gilgamesh

Published [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2016

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Description 1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 32 min.) : sound, color Summary Start these riveting lectures at the only appropriate point: the oldest story in the world. In looking at the epic of Gilgamesh, you'll learn how this foundational Babylonian myth reflects real historical tensions between ancient Eastern city-states; tensions mirrored in the myth's concerns with civilized-and untamed-human nature Notes Playing time: 31 min In Process Record Title from title frames Performer Features: Kathryn McClymond, Robert Andre LaFleur, Julius Bailey, Grant Voth Event Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2015 Notes In English with optional closed captions in English SUBJECT Gilgamesh. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80080430 Gilgamesh. fast (OCoLC)fst01357053 Subject Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian -- History and criticism Heroes in literature. Heroes in literature. Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian. Civilization. Internet videos. Streaming video. SUBJECT Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85067938 Subject Iraq. Genre/Form lectures. Lectures. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Internet videos. Lectures. Internet videos. Conférences. Vidéos sur Internet. Form Streaming video Author McClymond, Kathryn, 1960- LaFleur, Robert André, 1959- Bailey, Julius. Voth, Grant L. Kanopy (Firm), distributor.

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